Discrete mathematics

Least common multiple

Least common multiple is a discrete structure, count, or logical result.

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lcm(a,b) = |ab|/gcd(a,b)

What it means

Least common multiple is a discrete structure, count, or logical result.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for cryptography and programming calculations involving GCD, congruences, and modular arithmetic.