Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 34 is 306.
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 18 and 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 34 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 122 | 15494 |
| 159 and 152 | 24168 |
| 186 and 86 | 7998 |
| 139 and 78 | 10842 |
| 66 and 12 | 132 |