Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 127 is 8001.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 1 = 63 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 33 | 3234 |
| 14 and 11 | 154 |
| 142 and 189 | 26838 |
| 140 and 51 | 7140 |
| 52 and 112 | 1456 |