Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 119 is 12733.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 12 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 138 | 18906 |
| 197 and 92 | 18124 |
| 127 and 166 | 21082 |
| 29 and 179 | 5191 |
| 82 and 20 | 820 |