Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 113 is 5763.
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 51 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 191 | 30560 |
| 147 and 95 | 13965 |
| 50 and 20 | 100 |
| 50 and 77 | 3850 |
| 164 and 28 | 1148 |