Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 87 is 4002.
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 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 87 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 75 | 1050 |
| 33 and 70 | 2310 |
| 86 and 149 | 12814 |
| 17 and 152 | 2584 |
| 95 and 126 | 11970 |