Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 62 is 3410.
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 110 and 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 100 | 7300 |
| 182 and 186 | 16926 |
| 142 and 66 | 4686 |
| 27 and 60 | 540 |
| 40 and 77 | 3080 |