Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 110 is 5280.
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 96 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 110 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 154 | 19866 |
| 101 and 88 | 8888 |
| 83 and 41 | 3403 |
| 117 and 17 | 1989 |
| 71 and 102 | 7242 |