Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 86 is 3096.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 141 | 20163 |
| 177 and 169 | 29913 |
| 193 and 68 | 13124 |
| 135 and 138 | 6210 |
| 93 and 55 | 5115 |