Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 165 is 2640.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 177 | 6018 |
| 200 and 97 | 19400 |
| 95 and 49 | 4655 |
| 18 and 12 | 36 |
| 138 and 186 | 4278 |