Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 192 is 192.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 48 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 52 | 312 |
| 26 and 177 | 4602 |
| 138 and 17 | 2346 |
| 146 and 132 | 9636 |
| 27 and 128 | 3456 |