Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 93 is 7161.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 93 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 90 | 14130 |
| 92 and 51 | 4692 |
| 132 and 51 | 2244 |
| 79 and 133 | 10507 |
| 90 and 20 | 180 |