Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 43 is 2064.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 56 | 3304 |
| 29 and 181 | 5249 |
| 159 and 23 | 3657 |
| 83 and 91 | 7553 |
| 163 and 182 | 29666 |