Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 71 is 5254.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 3 = 23 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 89 | 17444 |
| 118 and 61 | 7198 |
| 72 and 175 | 12600 |
| 23 and 147 | 3381 |
| 19 and 183 | 3477 |