Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 172 is 6536.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 84 | 2268 |
| 37 and 73 | 2701 |
| 119 and 134 | 15946 |
| 123 and 122 | 15006 |
| 111 and 59 | 6549 |