Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 117 is 6552.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 5 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 184 | 31464 |
| 191 and 157 | 29987 |
| 139 and 25 | 3475 |
| 140 and 67 | 9380 |
| 32 and 29 | 928 |