Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 107 is 9309.
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 87 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 20 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 181 | 17376 |
| 102 and 89 | 9078 |
| 54 and 143 | 7722 |
| 14 and 158 | 1106 |
| 81 and 68 | 5508 |