Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 114 is 11514.
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 101 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 13 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 145 | 6670 |
| 154 and 136 | 10472 |
| 118 and 39 | 4602 |
| 12 and 156 | 156 |
| 166 and 183 | 30378 |