Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 169 is 8112.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 92 | 4692 |
| 169 and 136 | 22984 |
| 124 and 159 | 19716 |
| 176 and 132 | 528 |
| 106 and 70 | 3710 |