Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 48 is 2544.
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 53 and 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 194 | 24638 |
| 158 and 156 | 12324 |
| 150 and 156 | 3900 |
| 151 and 141 | 21291 |
| 115 and 152 | 17480 |