Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 115 is 2070.
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 18 and 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 115 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 18 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 141 | 3243 |
| 68 and 135 | 9180 |
| 101 and 169 | 17069 |
| 185 and 118 | 21830 |
| 47 and 143 | 6721 |