Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 91 is 1456.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 62 | 12090 |
| 23 and 67 | 1541 |
| 155 and 63 | 9765 |
| 49 and 157 | 7693 |
| 47 and 47 | 47 |