Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 71 is 5538.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 7 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 53 | 530 |
| 32 and 139 | 4448 |
| 107 and 124 | 13268 |
| 145 and 49 | 7105 |
| 184 and 129 | 23736 |