Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 113 is 1356.
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 12 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 12 = 9 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 186 | 11346 |
| 183 and 23 | 4209 |
| 23 and 111 | 2553 |
| 72 and 45 | 360 |
| 157 and 104 | 16328 |