Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 61 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 61 and 56 is 3416.
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 61 and 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 61 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 5 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 148 | 4884 |
| 197 and 70 | 13790 |
| 116 and 55 | 6380 |
| 101 and 141 | 14241 |
| 57 and 134 | 7638 |