Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 64 is 4672.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 9 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 158 | 8532 |
| 82 and 174 | 7134 |
| 197 and 125 | 24625 |
| 185 and 147 | 27195 |
| 136 and 186 | 12648 |