Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 72 is 936.
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 39 and 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 29 | 4147 |
| 186 and 174 | 5394 |
| 185 and 28 | 5180 |
| 70 and 89 | 6230 |
| 99 and 133 | 13167 |