Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 65 is 520.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 181 | 21720 |
| 19 and 13 | 247 |
| 111 and 76 | 8436 |
| 93 and 136 | 12648 |
| 62 and 53 | 3286 |