Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 61 is 3172.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 61 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 55 | 10835 |
| 128 and 94 | 6016 |
| 182 and 197 | 35854 |
| 168 and 171 | 9576 |
| 189 and 162 | 1134 |