Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 35 is 4060.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 176 | 4048 |
| 184 and 155 | 28520 |
| 89 and 17 | 1513 |
| 81 and 148 | 11988 |
| 159 and 129 | 6837 |