Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 57 is 5757.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 186 | 186 |
| 195 and 163 | 31785 |
| 40 and 44 | 440 |
| 176 and 128 | 1408 |
| 195 and 161 | 31395 |