Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 107 is 5457.
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 51 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 47 | 7708 |
| 175 and 54 | 9450 |
| 141 and 41 | 5781 |
| 99 and 126 | 1386 |
| 108 and 163 | 17604 |