Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 78 is 1326.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 78 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 140 | 16380 |
| 120 and 113 | 13560 |
| 177 and 10 | 1770 |
| 97 and 82 | 7954 |
| 135 and 125 | 3375 |