Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 118 is 12626.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 11 = 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 78 and 37 | 2886 |
| 160 and 157 | 25120 |
| 158 and 132 | 10428 |
| 144 and 78 | 1872 |
| 164 and 68 | 2788 |