Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 109 is 2616.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 153 | 21420 |
| 36 and 195 | 2340 |
| 129 and 92 | 11868 |
| 186 and 134 | 12462 |
| 124 and 143 | 17732 |