Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 151 is 17969.
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 119 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 183 | 8784 |
| 169 and 145 | 24505 |
| 147 and 142 | 20874 |
| 192 and 22 | 2112 |
| 121 and 11 | 121 |