Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 121 is 5929.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 121 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 196 | 7448 |
| 183 and 42 | 2562 |
| 21 and 156 | 1092 |
| 105 and 182 | 2730 |
| 19 and 26 | 494 |