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 |
|---|---|
| 98 and 167 | 16366 |
| 166 and 117 | 19422 |
| 128 and 142 | 9088 |
| 148 and 37 | 148 |
| 180 and 173 | 31140 |