Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 103 is 7416.
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 72 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 103 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 197 | 9850 |
| 195 and 165 | 2145 |
| 138 and 68 | 4692 |
| 195 and 58 | 11310 |
| 12 and 72 | 72 |