Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 67 is 10117.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 131 | 6026 |
| 118 and 66 | 3894 |
| 62 and 133 | 8246 |
| 181 and 164 | 29684 |
| 11 and 195 | 2145 |