Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 187 is 8976.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 78 | 780 |
| 15 and 144 | 720 |
| 179 and 182 | 32578 |
| 178 and 110 | 9790 |
| 200 and 26 | 2600 |