Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 96 is 2400.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 96 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 174 | 2784 |
| 12 and 41 | 492 |
| 165 and 40 | 1320 |
| 36 and 15 | 180 |
| 159 and 170 | 27030 |