Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 104 is 12376.
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 119 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 15 = 6 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 35 | 1295 |
| 100 and 197 | 19700 |
| 96 and 138 | 2208 |
| 42 and 11 | 462 |
| 40 and 189 | 7560 |