Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 50 is 1700.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 142 | 19170 |
| 197 and 164 | 32308 |
| 116 and 139 | 16124 |
| 184 and 145 | 26680 |
| 27 and 130 | 3510 |