Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 75 is 8850.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 13 | 2158 |
| 117 and 158 | 18486 |
| 86 and 136 | 5848 |
| 65 and 177 | 11505 |
| 129 and 81 | 3483 |