Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 96 is 7008.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 13 | 975 |
| 194 and 137 | 26578 |
| 158 and 79 | 158 |
| 53 and 61 | 3233 |
| 28 and 186 | 2604 |