Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 34 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 34 and 47 is 1598.
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 34 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 34 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 ÷ 47 = 0 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 12 | 1788 |
| 149 and 157 | 23393 |
| 72 and 187 | 13464 |
| 115 and 68 | 7820 |
| 183 and 59 | 10797 |