Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 45 is 5310.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 141 | 5499 |
| 163 and 59 | 9617 |
| 15 and 194 | 2910 |
| 22 and 130 | 1430 |
| 196 and 70 | 980 |