Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 63 is 126.
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 42 and 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 12 | 588 |
| 92 and 118 | 5428 |
| 37 and 140 | 5180 |
| 68 and 121 | 8228 |
| 117 and 146 | 17082 |