Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 108 is 7020.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 22 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 185 | 30340 |
| 171 and 44 | 7524 |
| 123 and 52 | 6396 |
| 156 and 176 | 6864 |
| 50 and 172 | 4300 |