Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 62 is 1736.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 62 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 174 | 2262 |
| 83 and 93 | 7719 |
| 188 and 166 | 15604 |
| 170 and 117 | 19890 |
| 189 and 173 | 32697 |