Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 90 is 360.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 90 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 106 | 7420 |
| 132 and 185 | 24420 |
| 135 and 28 | 3780 |
| 90 and 110 | 990 |
| 87 and 177 | 5133 |