Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 109 is 11554.
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 106 and 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 3 = 35 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 102 | 2346 |
| 186 and 119 | 22134 |
| 63 and 191 | 12033 |
| 153 and 45 | 765 |
| 74 and 137 | 10138 |