Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 50 is 1350.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 4 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 163 | 12714 |
| 74 and 163 | 12062 |
| 173 and 169 | 29237 |
| 104 and 153 | 15912 |
| 190 and 60 | 1140 |