Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 24
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 24 is 600.
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 24?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 24 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 24 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 157 | 31086 |
| 60 and 79 | 4740 |
| 141 and 143 | 20163 |
| 156 and 138 | 3588 |
| 149 and 118 | 17582 |