Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 112 is 5936.
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 53 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 26 | 3458 |
| 152 and 52 | 1976 |
| 128 and 22 | 1408 |
| 56 and 194 | 5432 |
| 21 and 58 | 1218 |