Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 154 is 23254.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 151 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 151 ÷ 3 = 50 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 64 | 5952 |
| 155 and 71 | 11005 |
| 130 and 119 | 15470 |
| 79 and 135 | 10665 |
| 82 and 57 | 4674 |