Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 146 is 22046.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 5 = 29 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 151 | 20385 |
| 190 and 172 | 16340 |
| 58 and 137 | 7946 |
| 68 and 73 | 4964 |
| 141 and 84 | 3948 |