Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 106 is 5406.
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 102 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 4 = 25 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 100 | 3100 |
| 171 and 87 | 4959 |
| 191 and 79 | 15089 |
| 143 and 189 | 27027 |
| 196 and 124 | 6076 |