Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 105 is 2520.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 184 | 2576 |
| 34 and 174 | 2958 |
| 73 and 54 | 3942 |
| 199 and 179 | 35621 |
| 21 and 31 | 651 |