Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 119 is 11543.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 140 | 25620 |
| 138 and 53 | 7314 |
| 34 and 30 | 510 |
| 104 and 188 | 4888 |
| 139 and 147 | 20433 |