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 |
|---|---|
| 169 and 66 | 11154 |
| 139 and 55 | 7645 |
| 97 and 71 | 6887 |
| 185 and 52 | 9620 |
| 151 and 41 | 6191 |