Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 55 is 5940.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 2 = 26 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 56 | 2184 |
| 45 and 130 | 1170 |
| 63 and 29 | 1827 |
| 99 and 139 | 13761 |
| 10 and 106 | 530 |