Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 105 is 1680.
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 48 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 100 | 3900 |
| 149 and 96 | 14304 |
| 93 and 41 | 3813 |
| 62 and 82 | 2542 |
| 188 and 20 | 940 |