Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 107 is 1498.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 14 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 59 | 11151 |
| 82 and 167 | 13694 |
| 147 and 190 | 27930 |
| 58 and 128 | 3712 |
| 159 and 90 | 4770 |