Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 161 is 7728.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 106 | 3816 |
| 36 and 65 | 2340 |
| 155 and 64 | 9920 |
| 97 and 148 | 14356 |
| 13 and 25 | 325 |