Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 118 is 14278.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 3 = 39 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 101 | 12524 |
| 12 and 25 | 300 |
| 159 and 138 | 7314 |
| 12 and 133 | 1596 |
| 184 and 174 | 16008 |