Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 100 is 11300.
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 113 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 13 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 10 | 810 |
| 73 and 125 | 9125 |
| 150 and 102 | 2550 |
| 45 and 51 | 765 |
| 172 and 156 | 6708 |