Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 107 is 1391.
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 13 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 107 = 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 179 and 13 | 2327 |
| 73 and 136 | 9928 |
| 132 and 159 | 6996 |
| 129 and 128 | 16512 |
| 105 and 69 | 2415 |