Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 55 is 5555.
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 101 and 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 188 | 5640 |
| 76 and 71 | 5396 |
| 36 and 32 | 288 |
| 142 and 22 | 1562 |
| 196 and 180 | 8820 |