Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 101 is 10504.
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 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 3 = 33 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 48 | 1680 |
| 100 and 32 | 800 |
| 199 and 123 | 24477 |
| 155 and 200 | 6200 |
| 113 and 122 | 13786 |