Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 199 is 9751.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 49 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 3 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 57 | 8265 |
| 184 and 175 | 32200 |
| 63 and 157 | 9891 |
| 161 and 199 | 32039 |
| 118 and 58 | 3422 |