Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 101 is 11211.
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 111 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 10 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 38 | 3458 |
| 36 and 33 | 396 |
| 116 and 84 | 2436 |
| 82 and 12 | 492 |
| 86 and 120 | 5160 |