Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 156 is 7644.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 13 | 143 |
| 20 and 109 | 2180 |
| 126 and 172 | 10836 |
| 144 and 160 | 1440 |
| 46 and 34 | 782 |