Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 48 is 2928.
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 183 and 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 12 | 24 |
| 34 and 131 | 4454 |
| 108 and 81 | 324 |
| 38 and 21 | 798 |
| 116 and 163 | 18908 |