Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 152 is 2736.
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 144 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 144 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 144 ÷ 8 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 200 | 12600 |
| 175 and 98 | 2450 |
| 173 and 13 | 2249 |
| 12 and 90 | 180 |
| 171 and 121 | 20691 |