Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 108 is 12204.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 5 = 21 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 160 | 3360 |
| 183 and 27 | 1647 |
| 156 and 167 | 26052 |
| 142 and 44 | 3124 |
| 122 and 152 | 9272 |