Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 62 is 1054.
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 17 and 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 79 | 7426 |
| 35 and 124 | 4340 |
| 125 and 32 | 4000 |
| 152 and 170 | 12920 |
| 10 and 13 | 130 |