Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 107 is 12519.
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 117 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 10 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 120 | 120 |
| 175 and 152 | 26600 |
| 103 and 132 | 13596 |
| 66 and 180 | 1980 |
| 70 and 45 | 630 |