Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 38 is 2926.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 1 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 162 | 28998 |
| 40 and 13 | 520 |
| 84 and 67 | 5628 |
| 27 and 199 | 5373 |
| 161 and 74 | 11914 |