Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 68 is 2516.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 6 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 195 | 7215 |
| 68 and 114 | 3876 |
| 78 and 179 | 13962 |
| 161 and 157 | 25277 |
| 139 and 58 | 8062 |