Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 54 is 1080.
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 40 and 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 54 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 59 | 6844 |
| 124 and 25 | 3100 |
| 160 and 198 | 15840 |
| 149 and 67 | 9983 |
| 127 and 74 | 9398 |