Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 101 is 2828.
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 28 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 112 | 9072 |
| 107 and 20 | 2140 |
| 134 and 132 | 8844 |
| 57 and 90 | 1710 |
| 82 and 39 | 3198 |