Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 123
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 123 is 18696.
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 123?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 123 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 123 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 123 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 77 | 11550 |
| 61 and 80 | 4880 |
| 28 and 89 | 2492 |
| 161 and 42 | 966 |
| 185 and 52 | 9620 |