Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 105 is 13755.
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 131 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 1 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 64 | 9408 |
| 145 and 70 | 2030 |
| 171 and 51 | 2907 |
| 109 and 119 | 12971 |
| 115 and 129 | 14835 |