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 |
|---|---|
| 175 and 163 | 28525 |
| 99 and 168 | 5544 |
| 47 and 162 | 7614 |
| 179 and 139 | 24881 |
| 78 and 36 | 468 |