Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 52 is 3588.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 139 | 21823 |
| 106 and 22 | 1166 |
| 147 and 59 | 8673 |
| 48 and 170 | 4080 |
| 177 and 187 | 33099 |