Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 61 is 1098.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 61 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 57 | 6042 |
| 90 and 66 | 990 |
| 196 and 39 | 7644 |
| 118 and 102 | 6018 |
| 123 and 98 | 12054 |