Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 76 is 2508.
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 66 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 128 | 2432 |
| 132 and 37 | 4884 |
| 132 and 63 | 2772 |
| 178 and 94 | 8366 |
| 42 and 96 | 672 |