Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 107 is 9737.
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 91 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 24 and 21 | 168 |
| 53 and 169 | 8957 |
| 14 and 50 | 350 |
| 47 and 63 | 2961 |
| 179 and 17 | 3043 |