Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 97 is 4656.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 1 = 48 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 77 | 8932 |
| 160 and 69 | 11040 |
| 10 and 196 | 980 |
| 34 and 151 | 5134 |
| 72 and 168 | 504 |