Least Common Multiple of 100 and 108

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 108 the smallest integer that is 2700 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 108 is 2700.

LCM(100,108) = 2700

LCM of 100 and 108

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

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Least Common Multiple of 100 and 108

LCM of 100 and 108 is 2700

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 100 and 108. First we will calculate the prime factors of 100 and 108.

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 108


2 108
2 54
3 27
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 108 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 108 in exponential form is:

108 = 22×33

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 100 and 108.

LCM(100,108) = 22×33×52
LCM(100,108) = 2700

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 108

List of positive integer factors of 108 that divides 108 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 108

Least Common Multiple of 100 and 108 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 108, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(100,108) = 4
LCM(100,108) = ( 100 × 108) / 4
LCM(100,108) = 10800 / 4
LCM(100,108) = 2700

Properties of LCM 100 and 108

(i) The LCM of 108 and 100 is associative

LCM of 100 and 108 = LCM of 108 and 100

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 100 and 108

1. What is the LCM of 100 and 108?

Answer: LCM of 100 and 108 is 2700.

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 108?

Answer: Factors of 108 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 108. There are 12 integers that are factors of 108. The greatest factor of 108 is 108.

4. How to Find the LCM of 100 and 108?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 100 and 108 = 2700

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 100

100 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 108

108 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3

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

LCM = 2700 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 5

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 100 and 108 is 2700.