Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 120 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 120 and 107 is 12840.
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 120 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 120 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 120 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 13 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 93 | 13020 |
| 116 and 175 | 20300 |
| 192 and 86 | 8256 |
| 99 and 33 | 99 |
| 86 and 196 | 8428 |