
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 115 is 1265.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 11 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 11 |
2 | 115 ÷ 11 = 10 remainder 5 |
3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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40 and 199 | 7960 |
102 and 77 | 7854 |
190 and 165 | 6270 |
83 and 156 | 12948 |
36 and 75 | 900 |