Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 91 is 6552.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 29 | 4611 |
| 163 and 146 | 23798 |
| 12 and 165 | 660 |
| 128 and 57 | 7296 |
| 152 and 73 | 11096 |