Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 199 is 10746.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 54 = 3 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 13 | 1872 |
| 127 and 130 | 16510 |
| 48 and 79 | 3792 |
| 18 and 137 | 2466 |
| 131 and 135 | 17685 |