Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 187 is 28237.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 151 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 151 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 88 | 88 |
| 35 and 173 | 6055 |
| 189 and 107 | 20223 |
| 103 and 126 | 12978 |
| 156 and 50 | 3900 |