Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 104 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 104 and 86 is 4472.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 104 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 104 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 137 | 16851 |
| 178 and 120 | 10680 |
| 174 and 126 | 3654 |
| 21 and 92 | 1932 |
| 189 and 89 | 16821 |