Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 76 is 8132.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 145 | 10295 |
| 149 and 114 | 16986 |
| 124 and 139 | 17236 |
| 27 and 64 | 1728 |
| 98 and 188 | 9212 |