Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 114 is 1254.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 11 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 122 | 1464 |
| 66 and 178 | 5874 |
| 159 and 120 | 6360 |
| 55 and 161 | 8855 |
| 192 and 56 | 1344 |