Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 67 is 3082.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 30 | 690 |
| 82 and 142 | 5822 |
| 166 and 83 | 166 |
| 78 and 43 | 3354 |
| 26 and 52 | 52 |