Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 76 is 2812.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 76 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 2 = 37 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 29 | 4263 |
| 77 and 143 | 1001 |
| 88 and 21 | 1848 |
| 34 and 87 | 2958 |
| 42 and 62 | 1302 |