Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 67 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 67 and 61 is 4087.
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 67 and 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 67 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 6 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 114 | 12198 |
| 32 and 122 | 1952 |
| 182 and 127 | 23114 |
| 98 and 60 | 2940 |
| 61 and 197 | 12017 |