Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 45 is 990.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 187 | 9911 |
| 54 and 20 | 540 |
| 175 and 115 | 4025 |
| 118 and 44 | 2596 |
| 108 and 78 | 1404 |