Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 118 is 5664.
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 96 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 134 | 3618 |
| 172 and 139 | 23908 |
| 51 and 168 | 2856 |
| 193 and 129 | 24897 |
| 161 and 169 | 27209 |