Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 106 is 12190.
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 115 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 9 = 11 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 162 | 1620 |
| 13 and 45 | 585 |
| 116 and 57 | 6612 |
| 146 and 72 | 5256 |
| 21 and 134 | 2814 |