Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 55 is 165.
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 15 and 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 15 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ÷ 55 = 0 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 163 | 18093 |
| 154 and 24 | 1848 |
| 112 and 75 | 8400 |
| 103 and 108 | 11124 |
| 153 and 171 | 2907 |