Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 76 is 532.
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 28 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 62 | 10850 |
| 147 and 90 | 4410 |
| 59 and 185 | 10915 |
| 166 and 129 | 21414 |
| 118 and 150 | 8850 |