Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 109 is 6758.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 126 | 6930 |
| 139 and 75 | 10425 |
| 155 and 28 | 4340 |
| 34 and 118 | 2006 |
| 186 and 24 | 744 |