Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 57 is 1710.
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 90 and 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 95 | 8360 |
| 150 and 186 | 4650 |
| 108 and 85 | 9180 |
| 178 and 21 | 3738 |
| 141 and 180 | 8460 |