Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 77 is 308.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 77 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 91 | 10465 |
| 42 and 159 | 2226 |
| 64 and 164 | 2624 |
| 179 and 141 | 25239 |
| 134 and 160 | 10720 |