Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 108 is 12852.
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 119 and 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 11 = 9 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 135 | 7020 |
| 113 and 135 | 15255 |
| 188 and 18 | 1692 |
| 176 and 30 | 2640 |
| 90 and 23 | 2070 |