Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 47 is 2397.
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 51 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 144 | 720 |
| 39 and 89 | 3471 |
| 174 and 112 | 9744 |
| 38 and 66 | 1254 |
| 189 and 186 | 11718 |