Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 97 is 6596.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 96 | 96 |
| 177 and 200 | 35400 |
| 152 and 102 | 7752 |
| 30 and 104 | 1560 |
| 39 and 58 | 2262 |