Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 88 is 528.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 88 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 11 | 220 |
| 184 and 21 | 3864 |
| 146 and 88 | 6424 |
| 77 and 83 | 6391 |
| 165 and 124 | 20460 |