Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 104 is 1456.
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 112 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 8 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 99 | 495 |
| 64 and 166 | 5312 |
| 178 and 188 | 16732 |
| 95 and 142 | 13490 |
| 133 and 154 | 2926 |