Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 55 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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 55 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 167 | 27054 |
| 67 and 66 | 4422 |
| 172 and 154 | 13244 |
| 141 and 144 | 6768 |
| 196 and 192 | 9408 |