Least Common Multiple of 100 and 104

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 100 and 104 the smallest integer that is 2600 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 104 is 2600.

LCM(100,104) = 2600

LCM of 100 and 104

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 100 and 104

LCM of 100 and 104 is 2600

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 100 and 104. First we will calculate the prime factors of 100 and 104.

Prime Factorization of 100


2 100
2 50
5 25
5 5
1

Prime factors of 100 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 100 in exponential form is:

100 = 22×52

Prime Factorization of 104


2 104
2 52
2 26
13 13
1

Prime factors of 104 are 2,13. Prime factorization of 104 in exponential form is:

104 = 23×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 100 and 104.

LCM(100,104) = 23×52×131
LCM(100,104) = 2600

Factors of 100

List of positive integer factors of 100 that divides 100 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100

Factors of 104

List of positive integer factors of 104 that divides 104 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 13, 26, 52, 104

Least Common Multiple of 100 and 104 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 100 and 104, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(100,104) = 4
LCM(100,104) = ( 100 × 104) / 4
LCM(100,104) = 10400 / 4
LCM(100,104) = 2600

Properties of LCM 100 and 104

(i) The LCM of 104 and 100 is associative

LCM of 100 and 104 = LCM of 104 and 100

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 100 and 104

1. What is the LCM of 100 and 104?

Answer: LCM of 100 and 104 is 2600.

2. What are the Factors of 100?

Answer: Factors of 100 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100. There are 9 integers that are factors of 100. The greatest factor of 100 is 100.

3. What are the Factors of 104?

Answer: Factors of 104 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 13, 26, 52, 104. There are 8 integers that are factors of 104. The greatest factor of 104 is 104.

4. How to Find the LCM of 100 and 104?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 100 and 104 = 2600

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 100

100 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 104

104 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 13

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 2600 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 100 and 104 is 2600.