Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 140 is 2380.
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 68 and 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 4 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 39 | 6279 |
| 149 and 51 | 7599 |
| 118 and 32 | 1888 |
| 156 and 81 | 4212 |
| 144 and 189 | 3024 |