Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 112 is 16912.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 5 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 93 | 5952 |
| 13 and 70 | 910 |
| 16 and 198 | 1584 |
| 178 and 122 | 10858 |
| 173 and 56 | 9688 |