Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 101 is 4949.
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 49 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 3 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 147 | 29400 |
| 126 and 133 | 2394 |
| 32 and 84 | 672 |
| 73 and 137 | 10001 |
| 132 and 187 | 2244 |