Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 114 is 6612.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 2 = 57 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 139 | 27800 |
| 167 and 125 | 20875 |
| 85 and 145 | 2465 |
| 115 and 37 | 4255 |
| 114 and 61 | 6954 |