Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 44 is 4004.
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 91 and 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 49 | 9212 |
| 43 and 110 | 4730 |
| 97 and 111 | 10767 |
| 146 and 16 | 1168 |
| 135 and 53 | 7155 |