Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 136 is 9928.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 58 | 2146 |
| 129 and 145 | 18705 |
| 153 and 139 | 21267 |
| 96 and 51 | 1632 |
| 103 and 174 | 17922 |