Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 56 is 3976.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 14 | 574 |
| 134 and 134 | 134 |
| 174 and 80 | 6960 |
| 192 and 139 | 26688 |
| 93 and 62 | 186 |