Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 131 is 19781.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 20 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 44 | 132 |
| 99 and 63 | 693 |
| 103 and 56 | 5768 |
| 179 and 126 | 22554 |
| 118 and 21 | 2478 |