Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 68 is 1836.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 68 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 144 | 144 |
| 172 and 23 | 3956 |
| 70 and 120 | 840 |
| 120 and 175 | 4200 |
| 155 and 140 | 4340 |