Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 76 is 6916.
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 91 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 171 | 1710 |
| 126 and 108 | 756 |
| 108 and 180 | 540 |
| 92 and 84 | 1932 |
| 141 and 107 | 15087 |