Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 63 is 504.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 163 | 31459 |
| 111 and 182 | 20202 |
| 139 and 189 | 26271 |
| 142 and 93 | 13206 |
| 114 and 170 | 9690 |