Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 87 is 9222.
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 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 145 | 4060 |
| 50 and 141 | 7050 |
| 79 and 109 | 8611 |
| 143 and 150 | 21450 |
| 43 and 126 | 5418 |