Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 86 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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 86 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 164 | 5740 |
| 59 and 121 | 7139 |
| 120 and 17 | 2040 |
| 63 and 114 | 2394 |
| 102 and 105 | 3570 |