Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 81 is 81.
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 81 and 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 199 | 25870 |
| 51 and 18 | 306 |
| 70 and 42 | 210 |
| 55 and 130 | 1430 |
| 88 and 98 | 4312 |