Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 65 is 4810.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 9 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 26 | 1300 |
| 147 and 82 | 12054 |
| 114 and 41 | 4674 |
| 20 and 138 | 1380 |
| 199 and 33 | 6567 |