Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 13
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 13 is 1391.
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 13?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 13 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 13 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 73 | 10877 |
| 117 and 145 | 16965 |
| 154 and 183 | 28182 |
| 136 and 183 | 24888 |
| 25 and 180 | 900 |