Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 86 is 6278.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 74 | 13986 |
| 121 and 82 | 9922 |
| 86 and 87 | 7482 |
| 121 and 79 | 9559 |
| 20 and 15 | 60 |