Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 22 is 1122.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 10 | 160 |
| 123 and 177 | 7257 |
| 112 and 140 | 560 |
| 189 and 154 | 4158 |
| 148 and 187 | 27676 |