Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 117 is 4446.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 3 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 154 | 1386 |
| 112 and 69 | 7728 |
| 38 and 55 | 2090 |
| 174 and 18 | 522 |
| 104 and 92 | 2392 |