Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 111 is 4662.
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 126 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 15 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 18 | 954 |
| 54 and 39 | 702 |
| 126 and 96 | 2016 |
| 167 and 87 | 14529 |
| 32 and 96 | 96 |