Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 80 is 8240.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 101 | 14746 |
| 23 and 13 | 299 |
| 21 and 57 | 399 |
| 119 and 79 | 9401 |
| 37 and 101 | 3737 |