Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 107 is 7597.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 12 | 84 |
| 199 and 22 | 4378 |
| 96 and 20 | 480 |
| 27 and 138 | 1242 |
| 167 and 128 | 21376 |