Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 77 is 6930.
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 90 and 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 87 | 2871 |
| 195 and 93 | 6045 |
| 136 and 48 | 816 |
| 136 and 55 | 7480 |
| 176 and 88 | 176 |