Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 64 is 6848.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 162 | 13770 |
| 62 and 152 | 4712 |
| 15 and 182 | 2730 |
| 193 and 74 | 14282 |
| 27 and 118 | 3186 |