Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 116 is 14036.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 5 = 23 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 178 | 12638 |
| 151 and 96 | 14496 |
| 28 and 67 | 1876 |
| 42 and 48 | 336 |
| 66 and 34 | 1122 |