Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 49 is 5537.
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 113 and 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 16 | 656 |
| 57 and 169 | 9633 |
| 18 and 34 | 306 |
| 80 and 35 | 560 |
| 73 and 63 | 4599 |