Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 118 is 6018.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 149 | 5066 |
| 22 and 144 | 1584 |
| 182 and 128 | 11648 |
| 149 and 51 | 7599 |
| 146 and 85 | 12410 |