Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 65 is 4745.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 8 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 164 | 656 |
| 182 and 59 | 10738 |
| 110 and 102 | 5610 |
| 155 and 53 | 8215 |
| 85 and 187 | 935 |