Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 44 is 2332.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 71 | 10579 |
| 24 and 79 | 1896 |
| 88 and 158 | 6952 |
| 12 and 159 | 636 |
| 164 and 53 | 8692 |