Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 39 is 312.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 65 | 9945 |
| 58 and 154 | 4466 |
| 80 and 50 | 400 |
| 118 and 151 | 17818 |
| 92 and 142 | 6532 |