Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 21 is 2310.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 21 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 142 | 13774 |
| 129 and 47 | 6063 |
| 191 and 129 | 24639 |
| 160 and 173 | 27680 |
| 104 and 71 | 7384 |