Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 75 is 8025.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 93 | 2418 |
| 18 and 129 | 774 |
| 30 and 170 | 510 |
| 175 and 30 | 1050 |
| 58 and 139 | 8062 |