Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 91 is 182.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 136 | 15640 |
| 15 and 82 | 1230 |
| 175 and 185 | 6475 |
| 129 and 172 | 516 |
| 121 and 171 | 20691 |