Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 78 is 2886.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 78 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 4 = 18 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 23 | 276 |
| 162 and 14 | 1134 |
| 82 and 177 | 14514 |
| 164 and 81 | 13284 |
| 164 and 167 | 27388 |