Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 78 is 1092.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 78 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 138 | 10626 |
| 167 and 54 | 9018 |
| 178 and 153 | 27234 |
| 162 and 127 | 20574 |
| 185 and 36 | 6660 |