Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 44 is 4884.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 40 | 3480 |
| 159 and 69 | 3657 |
| 42 and 167 | 7014 |
| 167 and 126 | 21042 |
| 157 and 57 | 8949 |