Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 139 is 10286.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 9 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 20 | 2260 |
| 79 and 177 | 13983 |
| 136 and 121 | 16456 |
| 197 and 197 | 197 |
| 137 and 54 | 7398 |