Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 131 is 6943.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 84 | 2100 |
| 36 and 154 | 2772 |
| 25 and 34 | 850 |
| 143 and 98 | 14014 |
| 109 and 180 | 19620 |