Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 104 is 1976.
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 152 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 37 | 5106 |
| 160 and 50 | 800 |
| 33 and 143 | 429 |
| 115 and 86 | 9890 |
| 59 and 72 | 4248 |