Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 96 is 3552.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 13 | 1703 |
| 187 and 111 | 20757 |
| 89 and 112 | 9968 |
| 141 and 70 | 9870 |
| 94 and 88 | 4136 |