Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 101 is 11514.
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 114 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 13 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 125 | 19625 |
| 31 and 152 | 4712 |
| 188 and 144 | 6768 |
| 53 and 92 | 4876 |
| 13 and 79 | 1027 |