Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 67 is 3819.
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 57 and 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 67 | 12060 |
| 71 and 98 | 6958 |
| 187 and 80 | 14960 |
| 127 and 157 | 19939 |
| 39 and 48 | 624 |