Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 108 is 4104.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 97 | 18236 |
| 147 and 53 | 7791 |
| 97 and 195 | 18915 |
| 174 and 149 | 25926 |
| 14 and 179 | 2506 |