Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 78 is 1248.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 180 | 29340 |
| 76 and 113 | 8588 |
| 154 and 59 | 9086 |
| 197 and 190 | 37430 |
| 103 and 197 | 20291 |