Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 157 is 20410.
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 130 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 130 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 130 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 86 | 8428 |
| 189 and 79 | 14931 |
| 84 and 12 | 84 |
| 141 and 28 | 3948 |
| 139 and 20 | 2780 |