Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 47 is 2068.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 47 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 26 | 1638 |
| 151 and 127 | 19177 |
| 184 and 27 | 4968 |
| 137 and 192 | 26304 |
| 169 and 76 | 12844 |