Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 57 is 6441.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 1 = 56 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 11 | 407 |
| 120 and 188 | 5640 |
| 100 and 189 | 18900 |
| 72 and 68 | 1224 |
| 153 and 200 | 30600 |