Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 39 is 3003.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 1 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 81 | 8829 |
| 160 and 117 | 18720 |
| 182 and 165 | 30030 |
| 148 and 164 | 6068 |
| 87 and 72 | 2088 |