Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 118 is 13098.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 7 = 15 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 60 | 1380 |
| 52 and 10 | 260 |
| 132 and 121 | 1452 |
| 172 and 66 | 5676 |
| 53 and 144 | 7632 |