Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 49 is 4900.
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 100 and 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 2 = 24 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 32 | 1056 |
| 184 and 184 | 184 |
| 70 and 72 | 2520 |
| 116 and 143 | 16588 |
| 160 and 53 | 8480 |