Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 115 is 345.
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 15 and 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 15 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 15 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 87 | 1740 |
| 84 and 163 | 13692 |
| 130 and 98 | 6370 |
| 106 and 70 | 3710 |
| 43 and 97 | 4171 |