Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 13
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 13 is 936.
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 13?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 13 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 74 | 7326 |
| 33 and 82 | 2706 |
| 57 and 98 | 5586 |
| 88 and 184 | 2024 |
| 81 and 59 | 4779 |