Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 157 is 2198.
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 14 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 14 = 11 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 193 | 37635 |
| 128 and 180 | 5760 |
| 69 and 166 | 11454 |
| 160 and 40 | 160 |
| 131 and 193 | 25283 |