Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 83 is 8881.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 70 | 630 |
| 132 and 173 | 22836 |
| 16 and 178 | 1424 |
| 108 and 25 | 2700 |
| 89 and 106 | 9434 |