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 |
|---|---|
| 147 and 42 | 294 |
| 20 and 116 | 580 |
| 103 and 129 | 13287 |
| 23 and 52 | 1196 |
| 52 and 186 | 4836 |