Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 108 is 7884.
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 73 and 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 108 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 160 | 14880 |
| 72 and 30 | 360 |
| 83 and 125 | 10375 |
| 101 and 141 | 14241 |
| 129 and 110 | 14190 |