Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 100 is 2600.
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 104 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 4 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 112 | 11984 |
| 128 and 26 | 1664 |
| 158 and 133 | 21014 |
| 97 and 167 | 16199 |
| 175 and 141 | 24675 |