Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 107 is 10700.
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 100 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 36 | 2124 |
| 142 and 37 | 5254 |
| 12 and 28 | 84 |
| 76 and 185 | 14060 |
| 28 and 176 | 1232 |