Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 121 is 484.
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 44 and 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 121 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 197 | 31323 |
| 44 and 77 | 308 |
| 174 and 115 | 20010 |
| 96 and 12 | 96 |
| 195 and 26 | 390 |