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 |
|---|---|
| 196 and 82 | 8036 |
| 177 and 72 | 4248 |
| 150 and 155 | 4650 |
| 125 and 183 | 22875 |
| 186 and 78 | 2418 |