Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 91 is 9100.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 9 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 154 | 2618 |
| 150 and 133 | 19950 |
| 184 and 107 | 19688 |
| 81 and 21 | 567 |
| 63 and 99 | 693 |