Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 17 is 1088.
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 64 and 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 148 | 1184 |
| 64 and 156 | 2496 |
| 137 and 182 | 24934 |
| 143 and 164 | 23452 |
| 169 and 39 | 507 |