Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 71 is 7952.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 183 | 36051 |
| 129 and 20 | 2580 |
| 43 and 145 | 6235 |
| 89 and 90 | 8010 |
| 132 and 44 | 132 |