Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 112 is 15344.
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 137 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 122 | 14762 |
| 125 and 28 | 3500 |
| 54 and 199 | 10746 |
| 162 and 49 | 7938 |
| 120 and 178 | 10680 |