Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 113 is 13334.
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 118 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 5 = 22 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 129 | 13803 |
| 47 and 49 | 2303 |
| 25 and 78 | 1950 |
| 109 and 103 | 11227 |
| 62 and 110 | 3410 |