Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 113 is 2373.
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 21 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 21 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 108 | 1188 |
| 27 and 38 | 1026 |
| 28 and 79 | 2212 |
| 29 and 50 | 1450 |
| 197 and 197 | 197 |