Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 76 is 1824.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 181 | 5611 |
| 147 and 83 | 12201 |
| 123 and 67 | 8241 |
| 149 and 149 | 149 |
| 126 and 96 | 2016 |