Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 14
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 14 is 378.
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 27 and 14?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 14 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 138 | 6762 |
| 128 and 191 | 24448 |
| 97 and 10 | 970 |
| 142 and 73 | 10366 |
| 150 and 92 | 6900 |