Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 75 is 7725.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 95 | 7030 |
| 11 and 38 | 418 |
| 197 and 83 | 16351 |
| 142 and 17 | 2414 |
| 61 and 104 | 6344 |