Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 68 is 6052.
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 89 and 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 104 | 18824 |
| 147 and 72 | 3528 |
| 152 and 188 | 7144 |
| 22 and 194 | 2134 |
| 33 and 17 | 561 |