Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 192 is 9024.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 47 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 118 | 13806 |
| 174 and 122 | 10614 |
| 179 and 65 | 11635 |
| 64 and 124 | 1984 |
| 18 and 126 | 126 |