Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 113 is 2486.
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 22 and 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 22 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 54 | 5562 |
| 86 and 176 | 7568 |
| 195 and 41 | 7995 |
| 155 and 146 | 22630 |
| 13 and 186 | 2418 |