Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 111 is 7881.
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 71 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 124 | 5084 |
| 105 and 145 | 3045 |
| 15 and 144 | 720 |
| 199 and 49 | 9751 |
| 53 and 48 | 2544 |