Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 97 is 5044.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 150 | 6150 |
| 195 and 136 | 26520 |
| 138 and 164 | 11316 |
| 183 and 13 | 2379 |
| 35 and 87 | 3045 |