Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 113 is 8701.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 74 | 6438 |
| 161 and 170 | 27370 |
| 137 and 150 | 20550 |
| 182 and 110 | 10010 |
| 104 and 95 | 9880 |