Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 117 is 12870.
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 110 and 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 7 = 15 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 175 | 12775 |
| 56 and 90 | 2520 |
| 172 and 125 | 21500 |
| 177 and 71 | 12567 |
| 60 and 128 | 1920 |