Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 56 is 8456.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 157 | 16485 |
| 57 and 160 | 9120 |
| 80 and 147 | 11760 |
| 165 and 158 | 26070 |
| 134 and 37 | 4958 |