Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 123 is 18573.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 123 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 39 | 351 |
| 59 and 159 | 9381 |
| 63 and 177 | 3717 |
| 189 and 137 | 25893 |
| 68 and 68 | 68 |