Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 51 is 2346.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 51 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 10 | 430 |
| 194 and 132 | 12804 |
| 113 and 78 | 8814 |
| 155 and 37 | 5735 |
| 181 and 162 | 29322 |