Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 112 is 1456.
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 91 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 112 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 197 | 35854 |
| 14 and 59 | 826 |
| 152 and 163 | 24776 |
| 53 and 141 | 7473 |
| 100 and 147 | 14700 |