Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 104 is 10504.
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 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 104 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 3 = 33 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 175 | 3325 |
| 40 and 101 | 4040 |
| 152 and 126 | 9576 |
| 23 and 29 | 667 |
| 190 and 120 | 2280 |