Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 77 is 5313.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 77 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 8 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 71 | 9088 |
| 187 and 115 | 21505 |
| 77 and 39 | 3003 |
| 83 and 97 | 8051 |
| 64 and 163 | 10432 |