Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 60 is 300.
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 50 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 60 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 61 | 11041 |
| 40 and 89 | 3560 |
| 116 and 173 | 20068 |
| 162 and 38 | 3078 |
| 101 and 155 | 15655 |