Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 89 is 9879.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 91 | 17472 |
| 193 and 60 | 11580 |
| 57 and 88 | 5016 |
| 137 and 198 | 27126 |
| 132 and 116 | 3828 |