Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 31 is 3224.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 180 | 27180 |
| 23 and 195 | 4485 |
| 129 and 95 | 12255 |
| 117 and 190 | 22230 |
| 64 and 182 | 5824 |