Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 91 is 4914.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 54 = 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 192 and 123 | 7872 |
| 34 and 145 | 4930 |
| 29 and 18 | 522 |
| 190 and 193 | 36670 |
| 176 and 36 | 1584 |