Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 119 is 13804.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 3 = 38 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 160 | 4640 |
| 141 and 139 | 19599 |
| 15 and 136 | 2040 |
| 97 and 53 | 5141 |
| 179 and 190 | 34010 |