Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 162 is 12312.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 10 = 15 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 39 | 2418 |
| 41 and 138 | 5658 |
| 183 and 113 | 20679 |
| 111 and 29 | 3219 |
| 181 and 71 | 12851 |