Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 96 is 3552.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 180 | 6660 |
| 44 and 154 | 308 |
| 36 and 105 | 1260 |
| 132 and 168 | 1848 |
| 107 and 21 | 2247 |