Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 27 is 2889.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 196 | 17444 |
| 178 and 192 | 17088 |
| 12 and 23 | 276 |
| 129 and 104 | 13416 |
| 172 and 45 | 7740 |