Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 65 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 65 and 53 is 3445.
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 65 and 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 65 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 38 | 3002 |
| 121 and 157 | 18997 |
| 18 and 124 | 1116 |
| 14 and 171 | 2394 |
| 46 and 135 | 6210 |