Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 56 is 6776.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 29 | 1711 |
| 158 and 52 | 4108 |
| 92 and 47 | 4324 |
| 76 and 110 | 4180 |
| 17 and 78 | 1326 |