Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 69 is 8970.
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 130 and 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 74 | 8066 |
| 68 and 159 | 10812 |
| 56 and 102 | 2856 |
| 182 and 127 | 23114 |
| 157 and 180 | 28260 |