Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 183 is 8967.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 92 | 7084 |
| 145 and 179 | 25955 |
| 176 and 29 | 5104 |
| 16 and 16 | 16 |
| 146 and 32 | 2336 |