Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 95 is 6460.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 95 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 64 | 2752 |
| 112 and 141 | 15792 |
| 60 and 162 | 1620 |
| 137 and 67 | 9179 |
| 120 and 61 | 7320 |