Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 119 is 1904.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 7 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 26 | 2080 |
| 47 and 69 | 3243 |
| 154 and 170 | 13090 |
| 107 and 151 | 16157 |
| 97 and 160 | 15520 |