Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 56 is 392.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 56 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 79 | 7663 |
| 124 and 89 | 11036 |
| 158 and 18 | 1422 |
| 143 and 96 | 13728 |
| 51 and 78 | 1326 |