Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 29 is 1798.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 126 | 378 |
| 28 and 166 | 2324 |
| 199 and 34 | 6766 |
| 40 and 158 | 3160 |
| 142 and 39 | 5538 |