Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 68 is 1632.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 147 | 441 |
| 56 and 81 | 4536 |
| 96 and 86 | 4128 |
| 167 and 172 | 28724 |
| 126 and 130 | 8190 |