Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 74 is 4662.
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 63 and 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 74 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 53 | 7685 |
| 183 and 94 | 17202 |
| 68 and 23 | 1564 |
| 132 and 158 | 10428 |
| 102 and 143 | 14586 |