Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 81 is 162.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 81 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 161 | 28014 |
| 84 and 172 | 3612 |
| 50 and 54 | 1350 |
| 95 and 142 | 13490 |
| 47 and 74 | 3478 |