Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 53 is 5830.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 37 | 1702 |
| 144 and 184 | 3312 |
| 21 and 83 | 1743 |
| 21 and 175 | 525 |
| 152 and 101 | 15352 |