Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 196 is 2352.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 48 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 4 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 113 | 19662 |
| 183 and 30 | 1830 |
| 189 and 121 | 22869 |
| 110 and 66 | 330 |
| 51 and 40 | 2040 |