Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 87
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 87 is 13137.
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 87?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 87 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 87 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 41 | 7134 |
| 56 and 30 | 840 |
| 103 and 30 | 3090 |
| 49 and 86 | 4214 |
| 51 and 17 | 51 |