Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 76 is 1368.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 4 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 85 | 14110 |
| 154 and 116 | 8932 |
| 32 and 68 | 544 |
| 179 and 172 | 30788 |
| 131 and 23 | 3013 |