Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 95 is 6935.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 143 | 1430 |
| 175 and 100 | 700 |
| 60 and 169 | 10140 |
| 118 and 52 | 3068 |
| 42 and 93 | 1302 |