Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 121 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 121 and 106 is 12826.
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 121 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 121 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 121 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 15 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 153 | 8415 |
| 64 and 141 | 9024 |
| 39 and 92 | 3588 |
| 24 and 90 | 360 |
| 166 and 48 | 3984 |