Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 24
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 24 is 2424.
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 24?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 24 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 24 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 21 | 2373 |
| 96 and 96 | 96 |
| 166 and 16 | 1328 |
| 15 and 24 | 120 |
| 127 and 82 | 10414 |