Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 88 is 5544.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 130 | 1040 |
| 91 and 10 | 910 |
| 68 and 185 | 12580 |
| 54 and 142 | 3834 |
| 30 and 34 | 510 |