Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 110 is 330.
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 66 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 173 | 15224 |
| 130 and 133 | 17290 |
| 98 and 66 | 3234 |
| 123 and 69 | 2829 |
| 67 and 11 | 737 |