Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 118 is 3304.
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 56 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 194 | 34726 |
| 178 and 172 | 15308 |
| 115 and 138 | 690 |
| 79 and 77 | 6083 |
| 126 and 126 | 126 |