Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 106 is 2968.
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 56 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 69 | 10695 |
| 183 and 65 | 11895 |
| 74 and 93 | 6882 |
| 42 and 21 | 42 |
| 129 and 75 | 3225 |