Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 116 is 3132.
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 108 and 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 108 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 108 ÷ 8 = 13 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 46 | 4922 |
| 114 and 186 | 3534 |
| 132 and 139 | 18348 |
| 111 and 15 | 555 |
| 17 and 32 | 544 |