Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 113 is 13673.
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 121 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 8 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 129 | 16383 |
| 102 and 73 | 7446 |
| 159 and 34 | 5406 |
| 84 and 186 | 2604 |
| 172 and 167 | 28724 |