Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 81 is 2592.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 184 | 3128 |
| 148 and 20 | 740 |
| 162 and 51 | 2754 |
| 63 and 163 | 10269 |
| 10 and 36 | 180 |