Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 112 is 1904.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 7 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 59 | 6490 |
| 169 and 166 | 28054 |
| 114 and 51 | 1938 |
| 12 and 49 | 588 |
| 75 and 104 | 7800 |