Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 11
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 11 is 1177.
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 107 and 11?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 11 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 11 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 42 | 1554 |
| 152 and 111 | 16872 |
| 171 and 32 | 5472 |
| 112 and 110 | 6160 |
| 23 and 100 | 2300 |