Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 111 is 11877.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 111 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 4 = 26 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 130 | 2080 |
| 151 and 60 | 9060 |
| 166 and 169 | 28054 |
| 150 and 51 | 2550 |
| 176 and 128 | 1408 |