Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 155 is 16120.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 104 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 104 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 2 = 25 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 36 | 3204 |
| 174 and 54 | 1566 |
| 189 and 190 | 35910 |
| 164 and 26 | 2132 |
| 10 and 23 | 230 |