Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 113 is 13560.
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 120 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 7 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 18 | 1422 |
| 73 and 21 | 1533 |
| 140 and 62 | 4340 |
| 175 and 131 | 22925 |
| 198 and 50 | 4950 |