Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 169 is 676.
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 52 and 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 51 | 5610 |
| 136 and 31 | 4216 |
| 50 and 178 | 4450 |
| 83 and 12 | 996 |
| 102 and 159 | 5406 |