Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 110 is 1100.
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 100 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 10 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 141 | 5640 |
| 72 and 154 | 5544 |
| 31 and 193 | 5983 |
| 117 and 165 | 6435 |
| 39 and 126 | 1638 |