Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 47 is 5358.
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 114 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 111 | 1221 |
| 38 and 63 | 2394 |
| 10 and 84 | 420 |
| 173 and 166 | 28718 |
| 147 and 92 | 13524 |