Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 90 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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 84 | 2100 |
| 190 and 200 | 3800 |
| 118 and 73 | 8614 |
| 106 and 170 | 9010 |
| 164 and 79 | 12956 |