Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 137 is 15344.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 169 | 29406 |
| 52 and 73 | 3796 |
| 33 and 102 | 1122 |
| 161 and 16 | 2576 |
| 18 and 97 | 1746 |