Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 42 is 2184.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 65 | 10660 |
| 53 and 157 | 8321 |
| 15 and 167 | 2505 |
| 159 and 101 | 16059 |
| 107 and 45 | 4815 |