Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 89 is 4183.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 89 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 143 | 26884 |
| 192 and 152 | 3648 |
| 135 and 91 | 12285 |
| 129 and 66 | 2838 |
| 170 and 172 | 14620 |