Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 84 is 8484.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 30 | 5610 |
| 84 and 89 | 7476 |
| 161 and 156 | 25116 |
| 183 and 14 | 2562 |
| 32 and 183 | 5856 |