Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 57 is 456.
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 24 and 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 57 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 97 | 17848 |
| 71 and 50 | 3550 |
| 100 and 28 | 700 |
| 42 and 36 | 252 |
| 179 and 137 | 24523 |