GCD & LCM Calculator Find the Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers.
GCD & LCM Calculator
Find the Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers.
Enter Numbers
Type two or more integers separated by commas or spaces.
View GCD & LCM
Both the GCD and LCM are calculated and displayed simultaneously.
Check the Relationship
See the mathematical relationship between GCD and LCM of your numbers.
What Is GCD & LCM Calculator?
The GCD (Greatest Common Divisor), also known as HCF (Highest Common Factor), is the largest positive integer that divides all given numbers without leaving a remainder. The LCM (Least Common Multiple) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of all given numbers. For two numbers a and b, these are related by the identity GCD(a,b) × LCM(a,b) = |a × b|. These concepts are fundamental in simplifying fractions (divide both parts by GCD), finding common denominators (use LCM), scheduling problems (when events with different periods align), and number theory. This calculator accepts multiple numbers and computes both GCD and LCM simultaneously using the Euclidean algorithm, extended pairwise across all inputs.
Why Use GCD & LCM Calculator?
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Calculates both GCD and LCM simultaneously
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Supports more than two numbers
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Uses the efficient Euclidean algorithm
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Shows the mathematical relationship between results
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Handles large numbers accurately
Common Use Cases
Fraction Simplification
Find the GCD to reduce fractions to their simplest form.
Common Denominators
Find the LCM to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.
Scheduling Problems
Determine when recurring events with different periods will coincide.
Number Theory
Explore divisibility properties and integer relationships.
Technical Guide
The GCD is computed using the Euclidean algorithm: GCD(a, b) = GCD(b, a mod b), repeating until the remainder is 0, at which point the other number is the GCD. This runs in O(log(min(a,b))) time. For multiple numbers, GCD is associative: GCD(a,b,c) = GCD(GCD(a,b), c). The LCM for two numbers is computed as LCM(a,b) = |a×b| / GCD(a,b), which avoids the less efficient method of listing multiples. For multiple numbers, LCM is also associative: LCM(a,b,c) = LCM(LCM(a,b), c). The identity GCD(a,b) × LCM(a,b) = |a×b| only holds for exactly two numbers. The calculator takes absolute values of all inputs since GCD and LCM are defined for positive integers. Numbers equal to zero are excluded since every integer divides zero, making GCD trivially equal to the other number, and LCM involving zero is zero.
Tips & Best Practices
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1GCD and LCM are always positive integers
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2If GCD = 1, the numbers are coprime (they share no common factors)
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3For two numbers: GCD × LCM = |a × b|
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4LCM is useful for finding when periodic events align
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5GCD can be found by listing shared prime factors and taking the smallest powers
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🔢 Math & CalculatorsFrequently Asked Questions
Q What is the GCD of two numbers?
Q What is the LCM of two numbers?
Q What does coprime mean?
Q Can I enter more than two numbers?
Q What is the Euclidean algorithm?
About This Tool
GCD & LCM Calculator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.