Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 102 is 5406.
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 106 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 4 = 25 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 77 | 9240 |
| 181 and 41 | 7421 |
| 24 and 200 | 600 |
| 174 and 133 | 23142 |
| 133 and 88 | 11704 |