Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 91 is 546.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 21 | 3507 |
| 174 and 168 | 4872 |
| 146 and 37 | 5402 |
| 139 and 31 | 4309 |
| 153 and 23 | 3519 |