Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 137 is 20824.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 15 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 52 | 2964 |
| 54 and 73 | 3942 |
| 188 and 37 | 6956 |
| 112 and 165 | 18480 |
| 81 and 146 | 11826 |