Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 44 is 1364.
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 31 and 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 44 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 180 | 180 |
| 111 and 191 | 21201 |
| 146 and 96 | 7008 |
| 159 and 164 | 26076 |
| 154 and 39 | 6006 |