Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 47 is 5546.
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 118 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 90 | 720 |
| 42 and 68 | 1428 |
| 61 and 101 | 6161 |
| 176 and 59 | 10384 |
| 17 and 13 | 221 |