Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 96 is 2208.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 23 and 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 94 | 6956 |
| 82 and 17 | 1394 |
| 177 and 64 | 11328 |
| 14 and 31 | 434 |
| 166 and 75 | 12450 |