Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 109 is 12535.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 6 = 18 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 141 | 21432 |
| 107 and 159 | 17013 |
| 181 and 26 | 4706 |
| 74 and 88 | 3256 |
| 100 and 137 | 13700 |