Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 22 is 1034.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 139 | 19738 |
| 130 and 133 | 17290 |
| 135 and 60 | 540 |
| 186 and 100 | 9300 |
| 133 and 112 | 2128 |