Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 156 is 5772.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 164 | 19844 |
| 64 and 159 | 10176 |
| 65 and 25 | 325 |
| 133 and 136 | 18088 |
| 89 and 73 | 6497 |