Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 116 is 1392.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 70 | 490 |
| 96 and 119 | 11424 |
| 170 and 103 | 17510 |
| 197 and 183 | 36051 |
| 82 and 172 | 7052 |