Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 109 is 7194.
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 66 and 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 124 | 17980 |
| 60 and 55 | 660 |
| 150 and 115 | 3450 |
| 86 and 90 | 3870 |
| 173 and 118 | 20414 |