Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 69 is 8763.
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 127 and 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 62 | 11222 |
| 187 and 67 | 12529 |
| 146 and 118 | 8614 |
| 187 and 63 | 11781 |
| 183 and 104 | 19032 |