Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 71 is 8449.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 62 and 41 | 2542 |
| 133 and 13 | 1729 |
| 154 and 151 | 23254 |
| 47 and 191 | 8977 |
| 157 and 186 | 29202 |