Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 56 is 616.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 12 | 636 |
| 151 and 61 | 9211 |
| 31 and 49 | 1519 |
| 192 and 99 | 6336 |
| 159 and 108 | 5724 |