Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 120 is 18120.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 156 | 156 |
| 125 and 114 | 14250 |
| 172 and 37 | 6364 |
| 149 and 124 | 18476 |
| 139 and 181 | 25159 |