Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 116 is 5452.
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 47 and 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 178 | 3738 |
| 194 and 129 | 25026 |
| 119 and 121 | 14399 |
| 156 and 197 | 30732 |
| 191 and 71 | 13561 |