Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 63 is 1008.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 24 | 480 |
| 15 and 32 | 480 |
| 96 and 48 | 96 |
| 188 and 71 | 13348 |
| 71 and 12 | 852 |