Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 110 is 2530.
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 46 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 126 | 2142 |
| 114 and 95 | 570 |
| 12 and 162 | 324 |
| 107 and 144 | 15408 |
| 172 and 198 | 17028 |