Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 65 is 3185.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 65 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 138 | 13938 |
| 138 and 136 | 9384 |
| 171 and 167 | 28557 |
| 153 and 109 | 16677 |
| 51 and 95 | 4845 |