Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 144 is 1872.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 196 | 2548 |
| 17 and 117 | 1989 |
| 71 and 93 | 6603 |
| 71 and 67 | 4757 |
| 194 and 198 | 19206 |