Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 100 is 2900.
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 116 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 85 | 14535 |
| 183 and 148 | 27084 |
| 140 and 127 | 17780 |
| 26 and 124 | 1612 |
| 109 and 96 | 10464 |