Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 169 is 7436.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 156 | 11388 |
| 143 and 104 | 1144 |
| 137 and 103 | 14111 |
| 76 and 31 | 2356 |
| 48 and 48 | 48 |