Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 44 is 1188.
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 108 and 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 97 | 15520 |
| 118 and 10 | 590 |
| 135 and 101 | 13635 |
| 22 and 77 | 154 |
| 153 and 96 | 4896 |