Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 96 is 864.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 121 | 22869 |
| 189 and 27 | 189 |
| 96 and 182 | 8736 |
| 77 and 100 | 7700 |
| 46 and 140 | 3220 |