Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 15
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 15 is 1545.
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 15?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 15 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 80 | 7440 |
| 109 and 174 | 18966 |
| 187 and 22 | 374 |
| 169 and 51 | 8619 |
| 118 and 50 | 2950 |