Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 107 is 12412.
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 116 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 9 = 11 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 75 | 2775 |
| 102 and 163 | 16626 |
| 42 and 93 | 1302 |
| 111 and 31 | 3441 |
| 42 and 143 | 6006 |