Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 48 is 2640.
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 110 and 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 142 | 3550 |
| 153 and 192 | 9792 |
| 106 and 148 | 7844 |
| 10 and 131 | 1310 |
| 104 and 10 | 520 |