Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 48 is 3024.
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 189 and 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 99 | 4950 |
| 124 and 174 | 10788 |
| 120 and 68 | 2040 |
| 118 and 55 | 6490 |
| 115 and 149 | 17135 |