Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 68 is 7548.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 100 | 300 |
| 54 and 134 | 3618 |
| 56 and 120 | 840 |
| 168 and 111 | 6216 |
| 199 and 165 | 32835 |