Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 107 is 8132.
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 76 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 162 | 3726 |
| 45 and 100 | 900 |
| 113 and 178 | 20114 |
| 143 and 193 | 27599 |
| 56 and 42 | 168 |