Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 62 is 1550.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 177 | 7965 |
| 132 and 130 | 8580 |
| 156 and 56 | 2184 |
| 141 and 129 | 6063 |
| 183 and 127 | 23241 |