Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 90 is 9090.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 55 | 5610 |
| 16 and 53 | 848 |
| 102 and 133 | 13566 |
| 91 and 73 | 6643 |
| 158 and 82 | 6478 |