Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 138 is 7176.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 48 | 2256 |
| 16 and 108 | 432 |
| 198 and 180 | 1980 |
| 162 and 65 | 10530 |
| 125 and 156 | 19500 |