Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 62 is 3472.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 31 | 4278 |
| 65 and 66 | 4290 |
| 188 and 12 | 564 |
| 87 and 85 | 7395 |
| 114 and 190 | 570 |