Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 78 is 1326.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 179 | 2685 |
| 20 and 66 | 660 |
| 175 and 164 | 28700 |
| 37 and 49 | 1813 |
| 16 and 147 | 2352 |