Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 69 is 483.
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 21 and 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 69 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 14 | 126 |
| 72 and 199 | 14328 |
| 83 and 141 | 11703 |
| 176 and 89 | 15664 |
| 182 and 184 | 16744 |