Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 81 is 8910.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 15 | 960 |
| 116 and 128 | 3712 |
| 197 and 78 | 15366 |
| 42 and 141 | 1974 |
| 156 and 185 | 28860 |