Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 88 is 4488.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 54 | 3456 |
| 20 and 167 | 3340 |
| 21 and 174 | 1218 |
| 112 and 119 | 1904 |
| 101 and 38 | 3838 |