Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 65 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 65 and 107 is 6955.
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 65 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 65 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 65 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 23 | 1035 |
| 143 and 116 | 16588 |
| 142 and 183 | 25986 |
| 13 and 138 | 1794 |
| 158 and 104 | 8216 |