Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 61 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 61 and 66 is 4026.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 61 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 ÷ 66 = 0 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 5 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 197 | 18321 |
| 73 and 118 | 8614 |
| 159 and 129 | 6837 |
| 40 and 102 | 2040 |
| 28 and 149 | 4172 |