Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 114 and 31 is 3534.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 114 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 114 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 10 | 160 |
| 182 and 193 | 35126 |
| 102 and 86 | 4386 |
| 156 and 153 | 7956 |
| 33 and 61 | 2013 |