Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 111 is 1110.
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 10 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 80 | 7280 |
| 96 and 29 | 2784 |
| 13 and 36 | 468 |
| 148 and 183 | 27084 |
| 10 and 168 | 840 |