Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 62 is 10478.
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 169 and 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 149 | 10132 |
| 179 and 176 | 31504 |
| 42 and 47 | 1974 |
| 168 and 66 | 1848 |
| 178 and 39 | 6942 |