Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 18
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 18 is 396.
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 18?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 200 | 10600 |
| 177 and 185 | 32745 |
| 149 and 130 | 19370 |
| 155 and 176 | 27280 |
| 123 and 110 | 13530 |