Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 76 is 988.
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 52 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 119 | 1428 |
| 138 and 178 | 12282 |
| 137 and 97 | 13289 |
| 162 and 148 | 11988 |
| 99 and 40 | 3960 |