Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 180 is 3420.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 114 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 114 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 48 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 176 | 26928 |
| 49 and 55 | 2695 |
| 187 and 21 | 3927 |
| 185 and 199 | 36815 |
| 41 and 178 | 7298 |