Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 75 is 3450.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 75 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 12 | 564 |
| 87 and 184 | 16008 |
| 154 and 52 | 4004 |
| 100 and 166 | 8300 |
| 17 and 55 | 935 |