Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 154 is 8932.
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 116 and 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 87 | 3741 |
| 153 and 153 | 153 |
| 120 and 20 | 120 |
| 71 and 122 | 8662 |
| 137 and 35 | 4795 |