Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 93 is 6882.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 55 | 1375 |
| 42 and 103 | 4326 |
| 63 and 196 | 1764 |
| 36 and 140 | 1260 |
| 25 and 74 | 1850 |