Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 37 is 4033.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 120 | 6840 |
| 166 and 132 | 10956 |
| 121 and 187 | 2057 |
| 37 and 13 | 481 |
| 163 and 168 | 27384 |