
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 12
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 12 is 444.
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 12?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 12 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 111 ÷ 12 = 9 remainder 3 |
2 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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13 and 74 | 962 |
46 and 57 | 2622 |
138 and 149 | 20562 |
109 and 175 | 19075 |
83 and 176 | 14608 |