Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 145 is 15080.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 122 | 12566 |
| 80 and 82 | 3280 |
| 38 and 119 | 4522 |
| 119 and 121 | 14399 |
| 50 and 88 | 2200 |