Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 73 is 5402.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 1 = 73 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 164 | 2132 |
| 189 and 139 | 26271 |
| 84 and 133 | 1596 |
| 31 and 73 | 2263 |
| 124 and 18 | 1116 |