Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 90 is 2070.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 90 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 119 | 1071 |
| 38 and 121 | 4598 |
| 138 and 97 | 13386 |
| 113 and 81 | 9153 |
| 76 and 15 | 1140 |