Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 113 is 13899.
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 123 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 39 | 468 |
| 73 and 79 | 5767 |
| 142 and 43 | 6106 |
| 95 and 45 | 855 |
| 55 and 178 | 9790 |