Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 74 is 11174.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 3 = 24 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 185 | 8880 |
| 81 and 126 | 1134 |
| 101 and 143 | 14443 |
| 172 and 120 | 5160 |
| 94 and 56 | 2632 |