Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 119 is 2142.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 18 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 120 | 840 |
| 163 and 173 | 28199 |
| 119 and 184 | 21896 |
| 122 and 97 | 11834 |
| 37 and 14 | 518 |