Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 63 is 252.
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 12 and 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 43 | 2795 |
| 21 and 23 | 483 |
| 126 and 154 | 1386 |
| 173 and 84 | 14532 |
| 191 and 191 | 191 |