Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 171 is 1368.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 107 | 5778 |
| 150 and 172 | 12900 |
| 120 and 74 | 4440 |
| 105 and 95 | 1995 |
| 102 and 96 | 1632 |