Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 67 is 3149.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 67 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 42 | 2100 |
| 170 and 178 | 15130 |
| 192 and 156 | 2496 |
| 177 and 59 | 177 |
| 36 and 91 | 3276 |