Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 106 is 2120.
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 40 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 92 | 17204 |
| 200 and 146 | 14600 |
| 117 and 11 | 1287 |
| 79 and 79 | 79 |
| 126 and 56 | 504 |