Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 115 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 115 and 104 is 11960.
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 115 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 115 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 115 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 11 = 9 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 142 | 23146 |
| 98 and 138 | 6762 |
| 145 and 78 | 11310 |
| 74 and 138 | 5106 |
| 129 and 158 | 20382 |