Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 47 is 3384.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 103 | 6386 |
| 74 and 38 | 1406 |
| 34 and 169 | 5746 |
| 60 and 121 | 7260 |
| 106 and 22 | 1166 |