Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 119 is 13447.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 6 = 18 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 129 | 20382 |
| 126 and 156 | 3276 |
| 107 and 156 | 16692 |
| 29 and 20 | 580 |
| 107 and 180 | 19260 |