Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 109 is 5995.
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 55 and 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 1 = 54 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 161 | 11431 |
| 64 and 117 | 7488 |
| 102 and 187 | 1122 |
| 48 and 120 | 240 |
| 43 and 101 | 4343 |