Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 62 is 1426.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 88 | 7128 |
| 61 and 59 | 3599 |
| 46 and 151 | 6946 |
| 17 and 96 | 1632 |
| 87 and 108 | 3132 |