Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 110 is 15290.
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 139 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 168 | 3696 |
| 167 and 60 | 10020 |
| 121 and 121 | 121 |
| 58 and 163 | 9454 |
| 18 and 137 | 2466 |