Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 186 is 1488.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 65 | 260 |
| 138 and 81 | 3726 |
| 177 and 138 | 8142 |
| 97 and 54 | 5238 |
| 25 and 116 | 2900 |