Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 51 is 510.
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 10 and 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 51 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 137 | 3836 |
| 72 and 88 | 792 |
| 157 and 186 | 29202 |
| 103 and 81 | 8343 |
| 146 and 96 | 7008 |