Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 96 is 1632.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 6 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 83 | 4980 |
| 133 and 42 | 798 |
| 42 and 15 | 210 |
| 120 and 35 | 840 |
| 79 and 19 | 1501 |