Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 136 is 816.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 162 | 4212 |
| 162 and 42 | 1134 |
| 135 and 16 | 2160 |
| 43 and 146 | 6278 |
| 76 and 25 | 1900 |