Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 29
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 29 is 3016.
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 29?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 29 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 29 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 94 | 9024 |
| 132 and 14 | 924 |
| 119 and 121 | 14399 |
| 112 and 128 | 896 |
| 81 and 78 | 2106 |