Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 113 is 10283.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 113 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 174 | 12702 |
| 187 and 94 | 17578 |
| 136 and 55 | 7480 |
| 110 and 13 | 1430 |
| 197 and 124 | 24428 |