Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 75 is 11325.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 1 = 75 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 95 | 5320 |
| 84 and 82 | 3444 |
| 196 and 77 | 2156 |
| 134 and 176 | 11792 |
| 165 and 10 | 330 |