Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 101 is 13130.
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 130 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 40 | 1720 |
| 153 and 11 | 1683 |
| 140 and 109 | 15260 |
| 188 and 107 | 20116 |
| 197 and 185 | 36445 |