Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 52 is 208.
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 16 and 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 52 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 40 | 680 |
| 131 and 161 | 21091 |
| 11 and 37 | 407 |
| 48 and 185 | 8880 |
| 125 and 177 | 22125 |