Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 52 is 2860.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 25 | 1200 |
| 43 and 179 | 7697 |
| 86 and 58 | 2494 |
| 128 and 170 | 10880 |
| 124 and 127 | 15748 |