Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 139 is 14456.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 1 = 34 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 108 | 432 |
| 141 and 65 | 9165 |
| 122 and 168 | 10248 |
| 188 and 76 | 3572 |
| 117 and 109 | 12753 |