Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 161 is 24472.
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 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 9 = 16 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 99 | 11385 |
| 139 and 61 | 8479 |
| 48 and 81 | 1296 |
| 74 and 74 | 74 |
| 169 and 145 | 24505 |