Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 42 is 1596.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 124 | 21204 |
| 59 and 160 | 9440 |
| 145 and 152 | 22040 |
| 191 and 190 | 36290 |
| 197 and 87 | 17139 |