Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 104 is 9256.
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 89 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 104 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 152 and 36 | 1368 |
| 193 and 63 | 12159 |
| 120 and 140 | 840 |
| 200 and 162 | 16200 |
| 120 and 75 | 600 |