Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 115 is 8970.
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 78 and 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 39 | 429 |
| 174 and 10 | 870 |
| 160 and 45 | 1440 |
| 103 and 138 | 14214 |
| 70 and 135 | 1890 |