Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 57 is 3876.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 120 | 5640 |
| 200 and 14 | 1400 |
| 144 and 28 | 1008 |
| 157 and 155 | 24335 |
| 165 and 159 | 8745 |