Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 119 is 4760.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 1 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 117 | 13806 |
| 168 and 186 | 5208 |
| 86 and 136 | 5848 |
| 138 and 42 | 966 |
| 102 and 184 | 9384 |