Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 52 is 156.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 132 | 660 |
| 55 and 111 | 6105 |
| 20 and 118 | 1180 |
| 89 and 161 | 14329 |
| 179 and 162 | 28998 |