Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 111 is 7548.
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 68 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 68 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 173 | 11418 |
| 141 and 124 | 17484 |
| 142 and 25 | 3550 |
| 146 and 77 | 11242 |
| 56 and 93 | 5208 |