Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 62 is 3286.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 96 | 3360 |
| 40 and 27 | 1080 |
| 166 and 13 | 2158 |
| 116 and 106 | 6148 |
| 96 and 87 | 2784 |