Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 136 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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 93 | 18321 |
| 185 and 184 | 34040 |
| 183 and 102 | 6222 |
| 147 and 38 | 5586 |
| 143 and 21 | 3003 |