Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 104 is 3640.
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 140 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 73 | 13067 |
| 182 and 28 | 364 |
| 52 and 72 | 936 |
| 134 and 137 | 18358 |
| 59 and 161 | 9499 |