Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 106 is 742.
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 14 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 14 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 51 | 7140 |
| 182 and 54 | 4914 |
| 108 and 120 | 1080 |
| 136 and 132 | 4488 |
| 55 and 65 | 715 |