Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 162 is 6156.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 162 | 22518 |
| 18 and 22 | 198 |
| 91 and 21 | 273 |
| 63 and 93 | 1953 |
| 66 and 187 | 1122 |