Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 50 is 1200.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 50 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 2 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 186 | 9486 |
| 188 and 51 | 9588 |
| 71 and 17 | 1207 |
| 128 and 141 | 18048 |
| 168 and 166 | 13944 |