Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 154 is 4774.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 46 | 3358 |
| 176 and 31 | 5456 |
| 173 and 53 | 9169 |
| 65 and 169 | 845 |
| 196 and 125 | 24500 |