Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 109 is 12099.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 2 = 54 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 156 | 6708 |
| 183 and 191 | 34953 |
| 42 and 82 | 1722 |
| 114 and 128 | 7296 |
| 57 and 119 | 6783 |