Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 49 is 5586.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 78 | 6162 |
| 72 and 185 | 13320 |
| 84 and 90 | 1260 |
| 160 and 85 | 2720 |
| 144 and 103 | 14832 |