Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 116 is 7308.
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 63 and 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 188 | 1128 |
| 104 and 161 | 16744 |
| 40 and 114 | 2280 |
| 137 and 106 | 14522 |
| 86 and 122 | 5246 |