Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 111 is 6882.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 151 | 8909 |
| 195 and 71 | 13845 |
| 133 and 188 | 25004 |
| 43 and 178 | 7654 |
| 85 and 157 | 13345 |