Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 62 is 868.
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 28 and 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 75 | 525 |
| 172 and 79 | 13588 |
| 161 and 126 | 2898 |
| 131 and 163 | 21353 |
| 199 and 151 | 30049 |