Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 88
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 88 is 4488.
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 88?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 88 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 88 ÷ 14 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 176 | 12144 |
| 102 and 18 | 306 |
| 21 and 53 | 1113 |
| 113 and 151 | 17063 |
| 109 and 79 | 8611 |