Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 35 is 4235.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 190 | 21090 |
| 184 and 38 | 3496 |
| 46 and 149 | 6854 |
| 138 and 199 | 27462 |
| 71 and 128 | 9088 |