Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 115 is 13570.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 3 = 38 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 50 | 1050 |
| 110 and 176 | 880 |
| 36 and 151 | 5436 |
| 121 and 89 | 10769 |
| 115 and 165 | 3795 |