Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 95 is 10165.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 12 | 1068 |
| 150 and 179 | 26850 |
| 190 and 109 | 20710 |
| 89 and 50 | 4450 |
| 110 and 35 | 770 |