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 |
|---|---|
| 191 and 185 | 35335 |
| 68 and 62 | 2108 |
| 195 and 122 | 23790 |
| 66 and 23 | 1518 |
| 178 and 133 | 23674 |