Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 73 is 8030.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 12 | 420 |
| 62 and 111 | 6882 |
| 123 and 138 | 5658 |
| 76 and 147 | 11172 |
| 110 and 185 | 4070 |