Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 91 is 2184.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 64 | 8640 |
| 156 and 152 | 5928 |
| 139 and 157 | 21823 |
| 25 and 29 | 725 |
| 27 and 25 | 675 |