Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 112 is 1232.
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 11 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 11 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 147 | 147 |
| 130 and 165 | 4290 |
| 148 and 180 | 6660 |
| 150 and 56 | 4200 |
| 193 and 195 | 37635 |