Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 107 is 9630.
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 90 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 17 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 114 | 3078 |
| 113 and 162 | 18306 |
| 30 and 98 | 1470 |
| 17 and 80 | 1360 |
| 158 and 18 | 1422 |