Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 84 is 1932.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 84 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 175 | 1050 |
| 175 and 199 | 34825 |
| 151 and 21 | 3171 |
| 185 and 104 | 19240 |
| 144 and 167 | 24048 |