Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 183 is 2928.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 165 | 330 |
| 72 and 115 | 8280 |
| 27 and 198 | 594 |
| 75 and 131 | 9825 |
| 138 and 132 | 3036 |