Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 107 is 11984.
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 112 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 5 = 21 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 123 | 5658 |
| 166 and 26 | 2158 |
| 182 and 157 | 28574 |
| 32 and 132 | 1056 |
| 17 and 57 | 969 |