Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 114 is 912.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 18 | 162 |
| 11 and 33 | 33 |
| 16 and 84 | 336 |
| 34 and 29 | 986 |
| 72 and 94 | 3384 |