Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 69 is 7176.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 1 = 34 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 122 and 186 | 11346 |
| 85 and 184 | 15640 |
| 165 and 126 | 6930 |
| 13 and 121 | 1573 |
| 21 and 177 | 1239 |