Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 79 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 79 and 48 is 3792.
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 79 and 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 79 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 120 | 7320 |
| 125 and 170 | 4250 |
| 137 and 45 | 6165 |
| 74 and 121 | 8954 |
| 64 and 113 | 7232 |