Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 59 is 6313.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 36 | 288 |
| 150 and 159 | 7950 |
| 107 and 86 | 9202 |
| 117 and 107 | 12519 |
| 109 and 164 | 17876 |