HowManyNumbers Logo

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 39

The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 39 is 3939.

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 39?

First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 101 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 23
2 39 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 16
3 23 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 7
4 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2
5 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1
6 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
135 and 172295
100 and 919100
176 and 383344
192 and 6712864
198 and 17334254

Try Calculating LCM of Other Numbers







Related Calculators