Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 116 is 6148.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 114 | 10032 |
| 101 and 44 | 4444 |
| 144 and 129 | 6192 |
| 146 and 81 | 11826 |
| 142 and 70 | 4970 |