Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 102 is 5304.
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 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 2 = 51 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 28 | 308 |
| 99 and 110 | 990 |
| 42 and 197 | 8274 |
| 186 and 123 | 7626 |
| 90 and 102 | 1530 |