Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 102 is 408.
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 24 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 102 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 24 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 161 | 20125 |
| 76 and 70 | 2660 |
| 139 and 184 | 25576 |
| 116 and 108 | 3132 |
| 80 and 128 | 640 |