Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 114 is 12426.
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 109 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 5 = 21 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 71 | 9301 |
| 183 and 172 | 31476 |
| 11 and 144 | 1584 |
| 87 and 50 | 4350 |
| 142 and 38 | 2698 |