Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 103 is 11227.
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 109 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 6 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 46 | 6578 |
| 169 and 99 | 16731 |
| 27 and 91 | 2457 |
| 59 and 70 | 4130 |
| 187 and 112 | 20944 |