Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 109 is 2289.
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 21 and 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 21 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 137 | 11234 |
| 48 and 142 | 3408 |
| 18 and 199 | 3582 |
| 197 and 159 | 31323 |
| 124 and 104 | 3224 |