Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 11
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 11 is 1067.
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 97 and 11?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 11 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 11 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 65 | 7020 |
| 117 and 39 | 117 |
| 49 and 152 | 7448 |
| 147 and 130 | 19110 |
| 73 and 193 | 14089 |