Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 151 is 1510.
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 10 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 10 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 71 | 9869 |
| 161 and 161 | 161 |
| 151 and 137 | 20687 |
| 95 and 90 | 1710 |
| 183 and 101 | 18483 |