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 |
|---|---|
| 140 and 66 | 4620 |
| 79 and 187 | 14773 |
| 18 and 102 | 306 |
| 144 and 177 | 8496 |
| 24 and 139 | 3336 |