Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 110 is 3410.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 36 | 684 |
| 188 and 187 | 35156 |
| 104 and 165 | 17160 |
| 117 and 186 | 7254 |
| 126 and 159 | 6678 |