Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 77 is 8855.
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 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 1 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 89 | 12638 |
| 115 and 162 | 18630 |
| 22 and 58 | 638 |
| 95 and 11 | 1045 |
| 156 and 139 | 21684 |