Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 108 is 2808.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 108 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 4 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 26 | 3354 |
| 156 and 109 | 17004 |
| 37 and 33 | 1221 |
| 143 and 181 | 25883 |
| 105 and 60 | 420 |