Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 114 is 4218.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 92 | 1380 |
| 95 and 157 | 14915 |
| 16 and 111 | 1776 |
| 138 and 36 | 828 |
| 142 and 20 | 1420 |