Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 91 is 8099.
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 89 and 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 91 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 2 = 44 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 104 | 1040 |
| 157 and 74 | 11618 |
| 145 and 57 | 8265 |
| 27 and 155 | 4185 |
| 154 and 41 | 6314 |