Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 49 is 6223.
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 127 and 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 173 | 14532 |
| 159 and 98 | 15582 |
| 168 and 18 | 504 |
| 49 and 92 | 4508 |
| 110 and 108 | 5940 |