Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 97 is 10767.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 152 | 8360 |
| 142 and 55 | 7810 |
| 65 and 26 | 130 |
| 20 and 119 | 2380 |
| 135 and 60 | 540 |