Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 116 is 12876.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 5 = 22 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 75 | 825 |
| 172 and 176 | 7568 |
| 131 and 193 | 25283 |
| 123 and 156 | 6396 |
| 57 and 157 | 8949 |