Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 109 is 2943.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 1 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 71 | 10366 |
| 114 and 132 | 2508 |
| 43 and 120 | 5160 |
| 177 and 156 | 9204 |
| 80 and 148 | 2960 |