Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 152 is 4712.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 110 | 9130 |
| 138 and 113 | 15594 |
| 133 and 16 | 2128 |
| 106 and 80 | 4240 |
| 108 and 197 | 21276 |