Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 112 is 1232.
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 77 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 48 | 1392 |
| 190 and 172 | 16340 |
| 182 and 54 | 4914 |
| 22 and 12 | 132 |
| 176 and 98 | 8624 |