Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 88 is 6424.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 153 | 7038 |
| 101 and 29 | 2929 |
| 113 and 54 | 6102 |
| 120 and 127 | 15240 |
| 131 and 116 | 15196 |