Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 28
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 28 is 1540.
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 28?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 28 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 28 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 185 | 10915 |
| 48 and 85 | 4080 |
| 31 and 135 | 4185 |
| 118 and 185 | 21830 |
| 42 and 197 | 8274 |