Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 25 is 2675.
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 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 195 | 26520 |
| 168 and 111 | 6216 |
| 90 and 197 | 17730 |
| 145 and 11 | 1595 |
| 124 and 117 | 14508 |