Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 81 is 3969.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 81 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 39 | 5421 |
| 151 and 109 | 16459 |
| 54 and 59 | 3186 |
| 32 and 78 | 1248 |
| 53 and 127 | 6731 |