Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 35 is 3885.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 64 | 11968 |
| 126 and 31 | 3906 |
| 167 and 61 | 10187 |
| 10 and 105 | 210 |
| 109 and 124 | 13516 |