Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 136 is 2584.
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 76 and 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 60 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 89 | 17266 |
| 72 and 11 | 792 |
| 20 and 132 | 660 |
| 21 and 53 | 1113 |
| 166 and 25 | 4150 |