Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 49 is 5782.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 148 | 27084 |
| 71 and 174 | 12354 |
| 31 and 96 | 2976 |
| 106 and 188 | 9964 |
| 25 and 121 | 3025 |