Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 44 is 4708.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 121 | 18876 |
| 164 and 100 | 4100 |
| 148 and 31 | 4588 |
| 76 and 75 | 5700 |
| 69 and 53 | 3657 |