Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 64 is 3392.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 64 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 187 | 31042 |
| 88 and 171 | 15048 |
| 155 and 111 | 17205 |
| 160 and 49 | 7840 |
| 101 and 192 | 19392 |