Least Common Multiple of 76 and 77

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 76 and 77 the smallest integer that is 5852 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 77 is 5852.

LCM(76,77) = 5852

LCM of 76 and 77

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 76 and 77

LCM of 76 and 77 is 5852

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 76 and 77. First we will calculate the prime factors of 76 and 77.

Prime Factorization of 76


2 76
2 38
19 19
1

Prime factors of 76 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 76 in exponential form is:

76 = 22×191

Prime Factorization of 77


7 77
11 11
1

Prime factors of 77 are 7,11. Prime factorization of 77 in exponential form is:

77 = 71×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 76 and 77.

LCM(76,77) = 22×71×111×191
LCM(76,77) = 5852

Factors of 76

List of positive integer factors of 76 that divides 76 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76

Factors of 77

List of positive integer factors of 77 that divides 77 without a remainder.

1, 7, 11, 77

Least Common Multiple of 76 and 77 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 76 and 77, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(76,77) = 1
LCM(76,77) = ( 76 × 77) / 1
LCM(76,77) = 5852 / 1
LCM(76,77) = 5852

Properties of LCM 76 and 77

(i) The LCM of 77 and 76 is associative

LCM of 76 and 77 = LCM of 77 and 76

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 76 and 77

1. What is the LCM of 76 and 77?

Answer: LCM of 76 and 77 is 5852.

2. What are the Factors of 76?

Answer: Factors of 76 are 1, 2, 4, 19, 38, 76. There are 6 integers that are factors of 76. The greatest factor of 76 is 76.

3. What are the Factors of 77?

Answer: Factors of 77 are 1, 7, 11, 77. There are 4 integers that are factors of 77. The greatest factor of 77 is 77.

4. How to Find the LCM of 76 and 77?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 76 and 77 = 5852

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 76

76 = 2 x 2 x 19

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 77

77 = 7 x 11

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 5852 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 11 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 76 and 77 is 5852.