Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 84 is 4620.
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 55 and 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 138 | 11316 |
| 25 and 140 | 700 |
| 157 and 171 | 26847 |
| 48 and 12 | 48 |
| 132 and 56 | 1848 |