Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 96 is 10272.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 88 | 792 |
| 40 and 38 | 760 |
| 103 and 79 | 8137 |
| 157 and 139 | 21823 |
| 143 and 137 | 19591 |