Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 131 is 19912.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 32 | 2592 |
| 58 and 35 | 2030 |
| 90 and 45 | 90 |
| 12 and 13 | 156 |
| 115 and 35 | 805 |