Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 81 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 81 and 47 is 3807.
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 81 and 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 81 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 81 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 114 | 4446 |
| 168 and 142 | 11928 |
| 146 and 49 | 7154 |
| 171 and 52 | 8892 |
| 41 and 169 | 6929 |