Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 101 is 10908.
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 108 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 7 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 159 | 17490 |
| 144 and 198 | 1584 |
| 146 and 10 | 730 |
| 105 and 146 | 15330 |
| 46 and 152 | 3496 |