Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 169 is 16900.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 191 | 31515 |
| 61 and 187 | 11407 |
| 33 and 32 | 1056 |
| 173 and 35 | 6055 |
| 93 and 131 | 12183 |