Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 76 is 2356.
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 62 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 182 | 16198 |
| 139 and 161 | 22379 |
| 77 and 151 | 11627 |
| 124 and 32 | 992 |
| 117 and 119 | 13923 |