Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 119 is 12257.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 113 | 18984 |
| 177 and 132 | 7788 |
| 32 and 130 | 2080 |
| 87 and 159 | 4611 |
| 183 and 164 | 30012 |