Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 106 is 3286.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 188 | 9212 |
| 12 and 185 | 2220 |
| 67 and 110 | 7370 |
| 150 and 187 | 28050 |
| 31 and 160 | 4960 |