Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 91 is 6643.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 79 | 5925 |
| 179 and 129 | 23091 |
| 43 and 143 | 6149 |
| 125 and 160 | 4000 |
| 103 and 146 | 15038 |