Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 104 is 3016.
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 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 12 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 54 | 4914 |
| 60 and 34 | 1020 |
| 50 and 25 | 50 |
| 149 and 184 | 27416 |
| 156 and 150 | 3900 |