Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 105 is 10920.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 1 = 104 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 48 | 8880 |
| 180 and 117 | 2340 |
| 77 and 76 | 5852 |
| 87 and 51 | 1479 |
| 116 and 27 | 3132 |