Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 103 is 15553.
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 151 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 177 | 9735 |
| 91 and 138 | 12558 |
| 40 and 140 | 280 |
| 29 and 184 | 5336 |
| 167 and 23 | 3841 |