Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 69 is 1518.
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 22 and 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 69 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 75 | 825 |
| 144 and 159 | 7632 |
| 39 and 144 | 1872 |
| 66 and 163 | 10758 |
| 137 and 142 | 19454 |