Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 142 is 15762.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 15 | 915 |
| 108 and 67 | 7236 |
| 184 and 32 | 736 |
| 172 and 121 | 20812 |
| 32 and 118 | 1888 |