Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 61 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 61 and 114 is 6954.
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 61 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 61 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 157 | 27475 |
| 31 and 97 | 3007 |
| 90 and 106 | 4770 |
| 94 and 144 | 6768 |
| 150 and 186 | 4650 |