Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 114 is 5928.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 114 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 10 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 37 | 5735 |
| 98 and 72 | 3528 |
| 47 and 87 | 4089 |
| 29 and 17 | 493 |
| 161 and 153 | 24633 |