Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 39 is 1443.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 180 | 1440 |
| 156 and 177 | 9204 |
| 119 and 181 | 21539 |
| 172 and 59 | 10148 |
| 167 and 52 | 8684 |