Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 56 is 6104.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 3 = 17 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 155 | 27590 |
| 178 and 46 | 4094 |
| 173 and 173 | 173 |
| 127 and 170 | 21590 |
| 166 and 39 | 6474 |