Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 89 is 5518.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 89 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 181 | 28779 |
| 174 and 139 | 24186 |
| 115 and 123 | 14145 |
| 58 and 21 | 1218 |
| 48 and 67 | 3216 |