Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 111 is 10767.
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 97 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 189 | 3780 |
| 129 and 12 | 516 |
| 158 and 28 | 2212 |
| 129 and 113 | 14577 |
| 72 and 29 | 2088 |