Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 114 is 17214.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 39 | 1326 |
| 127 and 103 | 13081 |
| 125 and 131 | 16375 |
| 164 and 173 | 28372 |
| 156 and 48 | 624 |