Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 127 is 19177.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 43 | 6321 |
| 181 and 114 | 20634 |
| 189 and 151 | 28539 |
| 32 and 89 | 2848 |
| 10 and 138 | 690 |