Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 108 is 3996.
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 74 and 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 108 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 45 | 1575 |
| 94 and 195 | 18330 |
| 152 and 154 | 11704 |
| 175 and 40 | 1400 |
| 107 and 85 | 9095 |