Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 112 is 560.
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 40 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 43 | 7783 |
| 21 and 143 | 3003 |
| 159 and 44 | 6996 |
| 19 and 150 | 2850 |
| 168 and 142 | 11928 |