Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 97 is 9312.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 1 = 96 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 42 | 546 |
| 168 and 124 | 5208 |
| 148 and 50 | 3700 |
| 200 and 99 | 19800 |
| 190 and 25 | 950 |