Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 113 is 11978.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 7 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 91 | 14833 |
| 92 and 104 | 2392 |
| 10 and 95 | 190 |
| 168 and 82 | 6888 |
| 183 and 58 | 10614 |