Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 57 is 7809.
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 137 and 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 88 | 8536 |
| 66 and 191 | 12606 |
| 46 and 69 | 138 |
| 157 and 148 | 23236 |
| 121 and 66 | 726 |