Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 47 is 5405.
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 115 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 157 | 12089 |
| 168 and 132 | 1848 |
| 159 and 119 | 18921 |
| 120 and 50 | 600 |
| 80 and 89 | 7120 |