
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 151 is 16761.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 151 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 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 111 |
2 | 151 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 40 |
3 | 111 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 31 |
4 | 40 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 9 |
5 | 31 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 4 |
6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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52 and 139 | 7228 |
183 and 192 | 11712 |
71 and 58 | 4118 |
48 and 81 | 1296 |
76 and 107 | 8132 |