Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 39 is 4368.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 149 | 6258 |
| 89 and 129 | 11481 |
| 150 and 78 | 1950 |
| 72 and 44 | 792 |
| 170 and 112 | 9520 |