Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 189 is 3024.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 3 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 104 | 1248 |
| 144 and 70 | 5040 |
| 129 and 27 | 1161 |
| 118 and 65 | 7670 |
| 80 and 183 | 14640 |