Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 75 is 6825.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 147 | 3234 |
| 109 and 13 | 1417 |
| 124 and 50 | 3100 |
| 118 and 57 | 6726 |
| 103 and 137 | 14111 |