Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 130 is 3510.
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 54 and 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 130 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 18 | 738 |
| 154 and 178 | 13706 |
| 181 and 79 | 14299 |
| 160 and 49 | 7840 |
| 119 and 68 | 476 |