Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 101 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 101 and 157 is 15857.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 101 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 101 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 101 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 3 | 101 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 4 | 56 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 45 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 113 | 1921 |
| 14 and 117 | 1638 |
| 70 and 52 | 1820 |
| 93 and 163 | 15159 |
| 46 and 40 | 920 |