Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 121 is 12100.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 121 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 21 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 178 | 8544 |
| 15 and 48 | 240 |
| 61 and 105 | 6405 |
| 183 and 54 | 3294 |
| 99 and 126 | 1386 |