Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 57 is 342.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 57 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 134 | 9514 |
| 80 and 52 | 1040 |
| 190 and 190 | 190 |
| 159 and 51 | 2703 |
| 156 and 15 | 780 |