Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 47 is 4277.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 3 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 175 | 26600 |
| 90 and 125 | 2250 |
| 150 and 55 | 1650 |
| 120 and 16 | 240 |
| 192 and 184 | 4416 |