Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 126 is 2142.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 18 | 1530 |
| 90 and 79 | 7110 |
| 160 and 101 | 16160 |
| 76 and 30 | 1140 |
| 196 and 26 | 2548 |