Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 138 is 5106.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 56 | 952 |
| 51 and 108 | 1836 |
| 114 and 157 | 17898 |
| 158 and 50 | 3950 |
| 174 and 19 | 3306 |