Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 108 is 3024.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 4 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 169 | 21125 |
| 132 and 74 | 4884 |
| 147 and 164 | 24108 |
| 120 and 28 | 840 |
| 151 and 179 | 27029 |