Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 137 is 9453.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 68 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 68 ÷ 1 = 68 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 131 | 19650 |
| 117 and 28 | 3276 |
| 141 and 198 | 9306 |
| 144 and 184 | 3312 |
| 120 and 82 | 4920 |