Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 109 is 12971.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 10 = 10 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 73 | 7811 |
| 33 and 165 | 165 |
| 72 and 55 | 3960 |
| 156 and 18 | 468 |
| 112 and 29 | 3248 |