Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 106 is 5194.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 169 | 31941 |
| 57 and 163 | 9291 |
| 137 and 41 | 5617 |
| 133 and 173 | 23009 |
| 149 and 104 | 15496 |