Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 31 is 4681.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 122 | 10614 |
| 113 and 175 | 19775 |
| 176 and 45 | 7920 |
| 73 and 12 | 876 |
| 200 and 140 | 1400 |