Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 130 is 4680.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 108 | 1188 |
| 164 and 143 | 23452 |
| 23 and 26 | 598 |
| 10 and 198 | 990 |
| 122 and 23 | 2806 |