Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 105 is 6510.
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 62 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 22 | 1958 |
| 117 and 74 | 8658 |
| 171 and 123 | 7011 |
| 104 and 160 | 2080 |
| 113 and 77 | 8701 |