Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 47 is 1739.
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 37 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 47 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 176 | 1760 |
| 133 and 44 | 5852 |
| 193 and 139 | 26827 |
| 16 and 145 | 2320 |
| 186 and 127 | 23622 |