Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 111 is 111.
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 37 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 107 | 14231 |
| 10 and 183 | 1830 |
| 153 and 134 | 20502 |
| 133 and 61 | 8113 |
| 199 and 109 | 21691 |