Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 107 is 11021.
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 103 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 4 = 25 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 181 | 25521 |
| 22 and 136 | 1496 |
| 72 and 50 | 1800 |
| 65 and 74 | 4810 |
| 87 and 26 | 2262 |