Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 65 is 6240.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 94 | 1974 |
| 160 and 90 | 1440 |
| 134 and 68 | 4556 |
| 105 and 152 | 15960 |
| 129 and 90 | 3870 |