Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 114 is 5700.
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 100 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 14 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 125 | 4500 |
| 131 and 31 | 4061 |
| 98 and 144 | 7056 |
| 103 and 59 | 6077 |
| 165 and 40 | 1320 |