Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 127 is 14605.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 115 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 115 ÷ 12 = 9 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 53 | 4982 |
| 146 and 24 | 1752 |
| 44 and 17 | 748 |
| 161 and 98 | 2254 |
| 72 and 48 | 144 |