Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 82
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 82 is 2952.
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 82?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 82 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 82 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 82 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 49 | 8477 |
| 142 and 67 | 9514 |
| 75 and 118 | 8850 |
| 178 and 26 | 2314 |
| 36 and 100 | 900 |