
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 65 is 4160.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 64 ÷ 65 = 0 remainder 64 |
2 | 65 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 1 |
3 | 64 ÷ 1 = 64 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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129 and 136 | 17544 |
191 and 51 | 9741 |
69 and 34 | 2346 |
118 and 166 | 9794 |
93 and 132 | 4092 |