Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 110 is 2530.
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 23 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 23 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 32 and 80 | 160 |
| 173 and 35 | 6055 |
| 132 and 138 | 3036 |
| 198 and 135 | 2970 |
| 186 and 170 | 15810 |