Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 157 is 1727.
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 11 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 11 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 85 | 5440 |
| 124 and 158 | 9796 |
| 171 and 143 | 24453 |
| 150 and 87 | 4350 |
| 112 and 48 | 336 |