Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 101 is 101.
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 101 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 138 | 5934 |
| 130 and 22 | 1430 |
| 17 and 170 | 170 |
| 14 and 118 | 826 |
| 167 and 142 | 23714 |