Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 156 is 15756.
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 101 and 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 46 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 80 | 160 |
| 200 and 144 | 3600 |
| 122 and 199 | 24278 |
| 47 and 23 | 1081 |
| 65 and 127 | 8255 |