Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 35 is 2660.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 120 | 2280 |
| 12 and 194 | 1164 |
| 120 and 147 | 5880 |
| 95 and 47 | 4465 |
| 161 and 177 | 28497 |