Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 27 is 216.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 20 | 1820 |
| 152 and 166 | 12616 |
| 159 and 108 | 5724 |
| 141 and 27 | 1269 |
| 156 and 11 | 1716 |