Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 101 is 10403.
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 103 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 2 = 50 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 113 | 16272 |
| 106 and 150 | 7950 |
| 32 and 122 | 1952 |
| 37 and 77 | 2849 |
| 161 and 176 | 28336 |