Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 119 is 13685.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 115 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 115 ÷ 4 = 28 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 133 | 24073 |
| 125 and 162 | 20250 |
| 48 and 60 | 240 |
| 72 and 178 | 6408 |
| 11 and 17 | 187 |