Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 107 is 6848.
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 64 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 136 | 2992 |
| 105 and 163 | 17115 |
| 133 and 91 | 1729 |
| 129 and 132 | 5676 |
| 52 and 45 | 2340 |