Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 10
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 10 is 690.
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 69 and 10?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 10 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 103 | 19982 |
| 12 and 142 | 852 |
| 59 and 181 | 10679 |
| 157 and 108 | 16956 |
| 158 and 183 | 28914 |