Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 114 is 12882.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 1 = 113 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 146 | 5110 |
| 12 and 161 | 1932 |
| 175 and 182 | 4550 |
| 148 and 131 | 19388 |
| 152 and 115 | 17480 |