Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 10
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 10 is 580.
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 116 and 10?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 10 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 134 | 7370 |
| 137 and 109 | 14933 |
| 173 and 193 | 33389 |
| 115 and 108 | 12420 |
| 111 and 13 | 1443 |