Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 65 is 7085.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 51 | 3723 |
| 160 and 47 | 7520 |
| 197 and 39 | 7683 |
| 100 and 138 | 6900 |
| 144 and 129 | 6192 |