Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 69 is 6279.
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 91 and 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 95 | 15485 |
| 162 and 30 | 810 |
| 173 and 37 | 6401 |
| 137 and 63 | 8631 |
| 98 and 111 | 10878 |