Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 39 is 2847.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 193 | 25862 |
| 112 and 123 | 13776 |
| 184 and 90 | 8280 |
| 26 and 14 | 182 |
| 20 and 112 | 560 |