Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 107 is 2568.
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 24 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 187 | 34595 |
| 92 and 118 | 5428 |
| 151 and 38 | 5738 |
| 93 and 189 | 5859 |
| 72 and 85 | 6120 |