Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 137 is 14248.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 83 | 15687 |
| 169 and 100 | 16900 |
| 106 and 132 | 6996 |
| 178 and 21 | 3738 |
| 181 and 178 | 32218 |