Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 67 is 4288.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 3 = 21 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 60 | 2640 |
| 101 and 71 | 7171 |
| 180 and 64 | 2880 |
| 151 and 98 | 14798 |
| 50 and 142 | 3550 |