Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 76 is 5852.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 1 = 76 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 20 | 1660 |
| 188 and 27 | 5076 |
| 111 and 79 | 8769 |
| 139 and 72 | 10008 |
| 190 and 10 | 190 |