Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 152 is 9576.
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 126 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 126 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 126 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 41 | 6847 |
| 43 and 89 | 3827 |
| 176 and 52 | 2288 |
| 120 and 35 | 840 |
| 132 and 79 | 10428 |