Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 64 is 4928.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 70 | 9730 |
| 184 and 170 | 15640 |
| 96 and 97 | 9312 |
| 75 and 119 | 8925 |
| 149 and 103 | 15347 |