Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 96 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 97 and 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 1 = 96 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 140 | 140 |
| 53 and 61 | 3233 |
| 177 and 51 | 3009 |
| 149 and 33 | 4917 |
| 156 and 111 | 5772 |