Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 71 is 1704.
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 24 and 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 71 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 67 | 12194 |
| 173 and 128 | 22144 |
| 159 and 146 | 23214 |
| 36 and 32 | 288 |
| 196 and 142 | 13916 |