Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 152 is 3496.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 83 | 8466 |
| 73 and 96 | 7008 |
| 23 and 109 | 2507 |
| 200 and 61 | 12200 |
| 121 and 143 | 1573 |