Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 104 is 1352.
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 169 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 98 | 8526 |
| 13 and 56 | 728 |
| 129 and 43 | 129 |
| 173 and 139 | 24047 |
| 46 and 180 | 4140 |