Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 105 is 12180.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 11 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 81 | 12474 |
| 142 and 60 | 4260 |
| 123 and 34 | 4182 |
| 32 and 159 | 5088 |
| 41 and 81 | 3321 |