Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 21 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 23 and 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 104 | 17784 |
| 187 and 171 | 31977 |
| 182 and 16 | 1456 |
| 138 and 87 | 4002 |
| 110 and 78 | 4290 |