Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 97 is 10573.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 12 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 149 | 19668 |
| 74 and 123 | 9102 |
| 74 and 134 | 4958 |
| 129 and 120 | 5160 |
| 172 and 20 | 860 |