Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 104 is 11544.
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 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 93 | 10137 |
| 111 and 165 | 6105 |
| 164 and 176 | 7216 |
| 47 and 41 | 1927 |
| 173 and 159 | 27507 |