Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 103 is 1648.
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 16 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 103 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 22 | 1012 |
| 110 and 62 | 3410 |
| 136 and 190 | 12920 |
| 152 and 18 | 1368 |
| 130 and 192 | 12480 |