Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 84 is 5964.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 68 | 3400 |
| 96 and 97 | 9312 |
| 125 and 196 | 24500 |
| 153 and 93 | 4743 |
| 117 and 173 | 20241 |