Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 61 is 5856.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 182 | 910 |
| 143 and 124 | 17732 |
| 68 and 178 | 6052 |
| 131 and 84 | 11004 |
| 29 and 78 | 2262 |