Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 49 is 5390.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 28 | 140 |
| 83 and 24 | 1992 |
| 37 and 164 | 6068 |
| 179 and 48 | 8592 |
| 67 and 15 | 1005 |