Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 92 is 1104.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 92 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 147 | 21462 |
| 160 and 153 | 24480 |
| 195 and 14 | 2730 |
| 194 and 37 | 7178 |
| 81 and 131 | 10611 |