Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 112 is 5936.
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 106 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 6 = 17 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 154 | 14476 |
| 162 and 180 | 1620 |
| 49 and 181 | 8869 |
| 72 and 17 | 1224 |
| 170 and 146 | 12410 |