Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 111 is 1887.
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 51 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 158 | 3160 |
| 137 and 94 | 12878 |
| 71 and 84 | 5964 |
| 28 and 106 | 1484 |
| 115 and 57 | 6555 |