Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 50 is 4450.
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 89 and 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 169 | 31603 |
| 132 and 62 | 4092 |
| 93 and 172 | 15996 |
| 125 and 179 | 22375 |
| 104 and 131 | 13624 |