Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 118 is 2950.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 148 | 7252 |
| 141 and 148 | 20868 |
| 11 and 156 | 1716 |
| 171 and 136 | 23256 |
| 178 and 120 | 10680 |