Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 79 is 3792.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 79 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 131 | 3406 |
| 166 and 147 | 24402 |
| 60 and 197 | 11820 |
| 67 and 31 | 2077 |
| 84 and 54 | 756 |