Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 104 is 2600.
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 50 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 104 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 4 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 136 | 7208 |
| 42 and 176 | 3696 |
| 128 and 152 | 2432 |
| 145 and 183 | 26535 |
| 124 and 185 | 22940 |