Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 123 is 4551.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 123 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 12 = 9 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 81 | 648 |
| 106 and 64 | 3392 |
| 44 and 10 | 220 |
| 22 and 49 | 1078 |
| 167 and 35 | 5845 |