Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 47 is 1128.
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 24 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 47 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 33 | 1320 |
| 115 and 77 | 8855 |
| 160 and 51 | 8160 |
| 162 and 121 | 19602 |
| 121 and 134 | 16214 |