Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 106 is 7526.
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 71 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 161 | 322 |
| 187 and 119 | 1309 |
| 122 and 69 | 8418 |
| 104 and 193 | 20072 |
| 24 and 160 | 480 |