Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 65 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 65 and 61 is 3965.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 65 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 20 | 740 |
| 39 and 172 | 6708 |
| 149 and 131 | 19519 |
| 126 and 21 | 126 |
| 103 and 102 | 10506 |