Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 56 is 672.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 119 | 23562 |
| 14 and 139 | 1946 |
| 165 and 118 | 19470 |
| 101 and 185 | 18685 |
| 182 and 187 | 34034 |