Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 101 is 2727.
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 27 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 27 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 54 | 918 |
| 38 and 154 | 2926 |
| 147 and 124 | 18228 |
| 113 and 117 | 13221 |
| 164 and 192 | 7872 |