Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 131 is 14803.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 131 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 18 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 84 | 1428 |
| 128 and 158 | 10112 |
| 160 and 149 | 23840 |
| 50 and 108 | 2700 |
| 76 and 185 | 14060 |