Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 111 is 1776.
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 16 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 131 | 3406 |
| 136 and 170 | 680 |
| 168 and 146 | 12264 |
| 151 and 197 | 29747 |
| 48 and 179 | 8592 |