Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 104 is 16120.
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 155 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 2 = 25 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 176 | 10032 |
| 171 and 139 | 23769 |
| 148 and 94 | 6956 |
| 52 and 113 | 5876 |
| 167 and 69 | 11523 |