Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 52 is 52.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 21 | 1386 |
| 140 and 145 | 4060 |
| 92 and 112 | 2576 |
| 15 and 126 | 630 |
| 164 and 138 | 11316 |