Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 67 is 3752.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 106 | 7738 |
| 53 and 148 | 7844 |
| 134 and 127 | 17018 |
| 12 and 179 | 2148 |
| 85 and 99 | 8415 |