Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 195 is 8970.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 46 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 149 | 5662 |
| 172 and 64 | 2752 |
| 110 and 52 | 2860 |
| 57 and 72 | 1368 |
| 122 and 36 | 2196 |