Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 103 is 11433.
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 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 8 = 12 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 46 | 1794 |
| 195 and 159 | 10335 |
| 144 and 108 | 432 |
| 32 and 18 | 288 |
| 148 and 157 | 23236 |