Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 137 is 8494.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 89 | 3293 |
| 87 and 141 | 4089 |
| 148 and 94 | 6956 |
| 157 and 55 | 8635 |
| 149 and 83 | 12367 |