Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 169 is 25688.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 164 | 4756 |
| 176 and 127 | 22352 |
| 52 and 61 | 3172 |
| 188 and 97 | 18236 |
| 53 and 133 | 7049 |