Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 113 is 5650.
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 50 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 152 | 10184 |
| 163 and 32 | 5216 |
| 190 and 41 | 7790 |
| 139 and 65 | 9035 |
| 176 and 166 | 14608 |