Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 50 is 2950.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 179 | 33294 |
| 165 and 12 | 660 |
| 18 and 38 | 342 |
| 156 and 134 | 10452 |
| 83 and 57 | 4731 |