Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 52 is 1404.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 42 | 1134 |
| 157 and 184 | 28888 |
| 184 and 110 | 10120 |
| 123 and 22 | 2706 |
| 86 and 113 | 9718 |