Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 68 is 1836.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 68 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 144 | 6768 |
| 132 and 41 | 5412 |
| 110 and 86 | 4730 |
| 115 and 85 | 1955 |
| 174 and 177 | 10266 |