Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 116 is 11948.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 13 = 7 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 130 | 1430 |
| 87 and 71 | 6177 |
| 196 and 186 | 18228 |
| 112 and 142 | 7952 |
| 56 and 60 | 840 |