Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 24
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 24 is 1704.
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 71 and 24?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 24 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 120 | 7320 |
| 182 and 143 | 2002 |
| 12 and 166 | 996 |
| 138 and 136 | 9384 |
| 81 and 160 | 12960 |