Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 51 is 7701.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 2 = 24 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 189 | 29862 |
| 126 and 73 | 9198 |
| 91 and 82 | 7462 |
| 78 and 131 | 10218 |
| 197 and 182 | 35854 |