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 |
|---|---|
| 86 and 53 | 4558 |
| 145 and 158 | 22910 |
| 156 and 195 | 780 |
| 117 and 183 | 7137 |
| 106 and 19 | 2014 |