Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 95 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 95 and 107 is 10165.
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 95 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 95 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 95 ÷ 107 = 0 remainder 95 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 95 ÷ 12 = 7 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 199 | 19104 |
| 52 and 105 | 5460 |
| 80 and 49 | 3920 |
| 158 and 31 | 4898 |
| 34 and 49 | 1666 |